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W157 PCH

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,420 mi
Last recorded13,420 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 PCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 13,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 13,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 12,867 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,795 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 12,795 miles

Rear Position lamp not working loose connection (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,270 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 12,270 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 11,812 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 9,403 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 8,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,294 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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W157 PCH is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W157 PCH, 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 W157 PCH registered?

W157 PCH is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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