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S771 EAF

1998 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,286 mi
Last recorded29,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 29,286 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bent but functional

Fail 30 May 2023 29,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 28,190 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 28,187 miles

Rear Lower Brake component modification unsafe Brake cable not fitted correctly (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released When using rear brake. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 27,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 27,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,640 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 13,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,012 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 10,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,783 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,695 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 9,695 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,675 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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S771 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S771 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.

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S771 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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