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S952 XAN

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,132 mi
Last recorded37,132 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 XAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 37,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 36,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 33,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,523 miles

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

slight play in swing-arm bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2018 29,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

slight play in swing-arm bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front footrest bent

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,734 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside drivers footrest slightly bent

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Chain adjusters slightly misaligned (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 25,734 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside drivers footrest slightly bent

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Chain adjusters slightly misaligned (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,464 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 18,376 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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S952 XAN is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S952 XAN, 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 S952 XAN registered?

S952 XAN is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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