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S844 HUB

1998 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,666 mi
Last recorded32,666 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 HUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 32,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,008 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 28,002 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,800 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 26,800 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 26,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,849 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 24,849 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,755 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 30,755 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 9,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 8,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 5,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,449 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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S844 HUB 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 76.2%.

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 S844 HUB, 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 S844 HUB registered?

S844 HUB is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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