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P713 WFG

1996 Suzuki VZ800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,222 mi
Last recorded46,222 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VZ80024,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 WFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 46,222 miles

Chain guard missing ()

No indicators fitted

Rear mudguard missing

Fail 30 Apr 2019 46,222 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

No indicators fitted

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,186 miles

chain guard missing

indicators not fitted at time of test

rear mud guard not fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 46,186 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

rear mudguard not fitted

Chain guard missing ()

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

indicators not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,836 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,827 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,434 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 43,409 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 43,409 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 43,029 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 40,105 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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P713 WFG is a 1996 Suzuki VZ800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 24,800 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 P713 WFG, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P713 WFG is a 1996 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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