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S942 ADL

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,003 mi
Last recorded19,003 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 ADL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,141 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,005 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,005 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 8,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 7,710 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 7,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,272 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 7,271 miles

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

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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S942 ADL is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S942 ADL, 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 S942 ADL registered?

S942 ADL is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S942 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S942 ADL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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