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T47 LKL

1999 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,899 mi
Last recorded36,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 LKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 36,899 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 36,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,523 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Control 2 (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,672 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess Hose by tap (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 34,858 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,834 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))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 32,086 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,277 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,277 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,215 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,791 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 25,789 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,029 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 22,021 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 17,596 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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T47 LKL is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T47 LKL, 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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T47 LKL is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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