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S516 BDL

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,637 mi
Last recorded33,637 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 BDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,637 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 33,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 32,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 31,843 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 31,842 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen led (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,205 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,205 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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S516 BDL is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S516 BDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S516 BDL registered?

S516 BDL is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S516 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 BDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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