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S678 RJC

1998 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,810 mi
Last recorded9,810 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VS80010,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 RJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 9,810 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 9,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 9,459 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 9,459 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 8,715 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 8,715 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 7,655 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 7,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 6,768 miles

Front Tyre over 5 years old

Rear Tyre over 5 years old

Pass 11 Jul 2020 6,628 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 6,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 5,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 5,769 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,987 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS800?

Based on 3,043 MOT tests across 333 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Horn not working 13
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S678 RJC is a 1998 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 10,050 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 VS800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S678 RJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S678 RJC registered?

S678 RJC is a 1998 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S678 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S678 RJC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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