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SK06 CAX

2006 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki VZ80013,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 CAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 35,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 35,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 35,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 33,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,427 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 30,422 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 28,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel on rear brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake rod slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate light is not working

Rear suspension slightly corroded rear swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 26,025 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake pedal (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 23,320 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 23,320 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,439 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,439 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,422 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 18,225 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,364 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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SK06 CAX is a 2006 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 13,442 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 SK06 CAX, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK06 CAX registered?

SK06 CAX is a 2006 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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