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W238 RCN

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,819 mi
Last recorded29,819 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 29,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 29,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2023 28,766 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 27,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 27,666 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,440 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 26,440 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,427 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frome corroded, covered with paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fork dust seal perished

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

fork seal dust covers perishing

rear tyre low pressure

some sticksion on front wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,283 miles

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

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

evidence of rear tyre n/s rubbing previously

front fork dust covers perishing slightly

slight stiction on front wheel

underneath fuel tank slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,311 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

oil filter has slight corrosion

rear tyre has indication of previous rubbing against a foreign body.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,635 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 14,635 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 13,161 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 13,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,062 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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W238 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W238 RCN, 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 W238 RCN registered?

W238 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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