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S799 LCK

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 LCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 25,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front foot peg damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2021 20,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 19,891 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 19,891 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,828 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,228 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 11,080 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 11,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,566 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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S799 LCK is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S799 LCK, 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 S799 LCK registered?

S799 LCK is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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