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S136 FFB

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

20,853 mi
Last recorded20,853 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 FFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 20,853 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 20,719 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 20,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 19,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 19,299 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,077 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 19,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 18,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 18,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 18,418 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 18,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,175 miles

small cracks on sidewalls of rear tyre.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 18,175 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

small cracks on sidewalls of rear tyre.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,575 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 16,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2012 15,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2012 15,363 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,741 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 14,741 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,914 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 12,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,141 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,856 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?

Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 58
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S136 FFB is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 14,991 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki VZ800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S136 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VZ800 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S136 FFB registered?

S136 FFB is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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