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S556 LEP

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,171 mi
Last recorded50,171 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 LEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,171 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,171 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,753 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 49,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,911 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 48,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,451 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 48,451 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,540 miles

running lights stay on

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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S556 LEP is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S556 LEP, 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

How do I check the history of S556 LEP?

You can check the full history of S556 LEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S556 LEP registered?

S556 LEP is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S556 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 LEP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S556 LEP have outstanding finance?

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