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T516 JDW

1999 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

15,590 mi
Last recorded15,590 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VZ80014,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 15,590 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 15,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 15,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 14,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 13,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 10,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 10,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 8,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,997 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 7,970 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,543 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 7,543 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 7,080 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 6,512 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 6,489 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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T516 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T516 JDW, 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 T516 JDW registered?

T516 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T516 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 JDW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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