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S442 RDF

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Maroon Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,743 mi
Last recorded18,743 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 RDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 18,743 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very quiet (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Plate brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 18,451 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 18,442 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 18,338 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 5 Feb 2022 17,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 17,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 17,549 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,386 miles

headlight beam mask fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,786 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 9,834 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,831 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 9,831 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 8,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S442 RDF is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Maroon with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S442 RDF, 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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S442 RDF is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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