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S21 WAS

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,480 mi
Last recorded13,480 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 WAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 13,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 13,343 miles

Front tyre cracking on walls

Fail 27 Oct 2018 13,343 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,110 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 130,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,289 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 12,289 miles

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

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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S21 WAS is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S21 WAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S21 WAS?

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What year was S21 WAS registered?

S21 WAS is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S21 WAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 WAS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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