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T198 EWW

1999 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,184 mi
Last recorded18,184 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 EWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,184 miles

Drive chain rusty

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,184 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking Seam (7.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain rusty

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lockout on front brake

Fail 1 Jul 2015 18,171 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake lever notchy

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,616 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 17,616 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 17,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 15,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,338 miles

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

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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T198 EWW is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T198 EWW, 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 T198 EWW registered?

T198 EWW is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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