MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
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)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?
Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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