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S305 LHN

1998 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,780 mi
Last recorded6,780 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 LHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 6,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 6,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 6,700 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 6,698 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,680 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,569 miles

rear swing arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2013 6,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear swing arm has slight play

Pass 25 May 2012 6,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,487 miles

some play in swinging arm bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,315 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 6,273 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 6,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 5,936 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 5,663 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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S305 LHN is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S305 LHN, 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 S305 LHN registered?

S305 LHN is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S305 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 LHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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