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S588 TGY

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,525 mi
Last recorded25,525 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 TGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 25,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,246 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 22,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 14,379 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate light missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 13,597 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 10,357 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no front mudguard

Fail 18 Aug 2012 10,355 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no front mudguard

Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,216 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

left bar grip slightly loose

Fail 15 Mar 2011 9,216 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

left bar grip slightly loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,465 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 7,461 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 6,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,944 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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S588 TGY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S588 TGY, 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 S588 TGY registered?

S588 TGY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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