MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear tyre cracked and perished
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
swinging arm bushes have slight free play
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
swinging arm bushes have slight free play
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?
Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S985 ARP is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S985 ARP, 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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How do I check the history of S985 ARP?
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What year was S985 ARP registered?
S985 ARP is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S985 ARP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S985 ARP shows 12 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.
Does S985 ARP have outstanding finance?
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