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S985 ARP

1998 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,819 mi
Last recorded14,819 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 ARP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 14,819 miles

Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jul 2018 14,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 14,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 14,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 14,525 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 14,525 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 14,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,337 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,992 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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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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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?

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