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X353 VVY

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,627 mi
Last recorded19,627 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 19,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 18,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 17,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 17,695 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 17,695 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front front brake hose is slightly tight due to handlebar risers

Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,592 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

throttle sticking very slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,276 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,869 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 16,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,317 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 16,309 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 1,547 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))

Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,136 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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 10 Oct 2008 14,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,838 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,829 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake Caliper Dust Seals Exposed (Caliper Corroded)

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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X353 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X353 VVY, 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 X353 VVY registered?

X353 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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