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S156 MGA

1998 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,731 mi
Last recorded32,731 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 MGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,520 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 32,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

front brake caliper pistons corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,459 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,736 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 26,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,210 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 25,210 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 23,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 22,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,340 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 21,340 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,146 miles

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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S156 MGA is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,267 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 S156 MGA, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S156 MGA registered?

S156 MGA is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S156 MGA safe to buy?

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