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W449 XRV

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,092 mi
Last recorded37,092 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 36,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,105 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 32,096 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 32,096 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 31,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 30,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 20,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 18,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,873 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 11,873 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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W449 XRV is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W449 XRV, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W449 XRV registered?

W449 XRV is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W449 XRV safe to buy?

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