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S552 JUB

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,188 mi
Last recorded18,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 JUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 18,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper lever/cable not smooth in operation

Throttle sticking very slightly on full right lock

Fail 1 Jun 2026 18,169 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper lever/cable not smooth in operation

Pass 23 May 2025 18,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 18,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 18,118 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 18,108 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre fouling another component mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front tyre 14 years old

rear tyre 18 years old

Pass 22 May 2021 17,665 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 17,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 17,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 17,341 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 17,341 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 9,077 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 9,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 6,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,302 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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S552 JUB is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S552 JUB, 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 S552 JUB registered?

S552 JUB is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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