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W187 NJC

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,247 mi
Last recorded25,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 NJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 25,247 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 25,059 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,394 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2017 20,059 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged FOOT PEG HANGER (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 19,577 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 19,577 miles

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

swinging arm has excessive play

Pass 27 May 2014 18,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 18,886 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 18,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,597 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 15,597 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 14,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,248 miles

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

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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W187 NJC is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W187 NJC, 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 W187 NJC registered?

W187 NJC is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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