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T168 OGC

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,223 mi
Last recorded7,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 OGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 7,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 5,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 10 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,979 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 30,979 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,808 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,143 miles

1.front brake discs becomming pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,085 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,566 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing. front brake slightly tight

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,448 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

slight cracking on side wall of front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,818 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,818 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,620 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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T168 OGC is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 14,991 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 T168 OGC, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T168 OGC registered?

T168 OGC is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T168 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T168 OGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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