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LA08 DHD

2008 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,875 mi
Last recorded49,875 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VZ80010,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,875 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 49,869 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 49,864 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,406 miles

Offside Rear indicator lense loose

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake noisey

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear swinging arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 49,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lense loose

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake noisey

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear swinging arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,827 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,080 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,506 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 38,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,068 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 27,047 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 16,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,660 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 8,659 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 7,442 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,951 miles

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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LA08 DHD is a 2008 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 10,493 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 LA08 DHD, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA08 DHD registered?

LA08 DHD is a 2008 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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