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S548 ORY

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,524 mi
Last recorded28,524 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 ORY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,524 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 28,524 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,084 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2017 26,073 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear tyre perrished on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 21,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

play in handle bar flexible mountain

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

play in handle bar flexible mountain

Fail 13 May 2013 19,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 19,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 19,988 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 19,616 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 18,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 16,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,945 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 14,941 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,677 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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S548 ORY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S548 ORY, 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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S548 ORY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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