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S747 EAF

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,900 mi
Last recorded30,900 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,265 miles

no indicators fitted at time of mot

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,573 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,853 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,853 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 12,971 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 10,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 9,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,259 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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S747 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S747 EAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S747 EAF registered?

S747 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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