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S81 AVV

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,175 mi
Last recorded31,175 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 AVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 31,175 miles

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner face front brake pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals corroded

Slight damage to chain link, but secure

Surface cracks to front tyre wall

Fail 5 Feb 2026 31,170 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Front brake lever touching handle bar (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tyre fitted in the wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front inner face brake pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy After market end cans fitted (8.1.1 (a))

O/S fork dust seal corroded

Slight damage to chain link pin but looks secure

Slight surface cracks to front tyre wall

Pass 13 Feb 2025 28,872 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Front brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Requires cleaning and oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals cracked

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 26,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 26,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 25,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,719 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 24,719 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2014 23,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,181 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear change loose on splined shaft

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,016 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,118 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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S81 AVV 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 83.3%.

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 S81 AVV, 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 S81 AVV registered?

S81 AVV is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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