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T431 APO

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,057 mi
Last recorded34,057 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 APO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 34,057 miles

Front tyre old by date (2014)

Rear tyre old by date 2011

Pass 25 Mar 2025 33,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,694 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,690 miles

Exhaust slightly loose upper silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,535 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 33,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 33,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tubeless valve perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,199 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 31,199 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 28,051 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,516 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,935 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 14,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,964 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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T431 APO is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T431 APO, 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 T431 APO registered?

T431 APO is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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