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T242 RYA

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,296 mi
Last recorded38,296 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,296 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,296 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside front and both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake component slightly loose Rear reaction arm (1.1.21 (c))

Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 38,278 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))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake component slightly loose Brake reaction arm mounting (1.1.21 (c))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,460 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 32,449 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,247 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,391 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,351 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,148 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,441 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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T242 RYA is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T242 RYA, 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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T242 RYA is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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