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VX05 OZB

2005 Suzuki VZ800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,413 mi
Last recorded21,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VZ80012,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 OZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 21,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 20,702 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 18,277 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,682 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 16,672 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition been drilled out at rear (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition been drilled out at rear (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected spongy (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps faulty dipswitch (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 14,044 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 11,864 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,942 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,028 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,054 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 9,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,075 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,413 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 7,411 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 6,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,742 miles

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

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

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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VX05 OZB is a 2005 Suzuki VZ800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,733 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 VX05 OZB, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 OZB registered?

VX05 OZB is a 2005 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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