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W873 FUM

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,743 mi
Last recorded29,743 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 FUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 29,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 28,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 28,847 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,240 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 130/90-H16 Conti Milestone worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 24,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 21,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 21,779 miles

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

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

Rear Footrest missing OS and NS (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 19,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 17,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

lubricate and tighten chain

Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,353 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 7,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,185 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 6,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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W873 FUM is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W873 FUM, 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 W873 FUM registered?

W873 FUM is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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