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W338 WDL

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

22,939 mi
Last recorded22,939 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 WDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 22,939 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

slight cracking on side wall of front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2010 21,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,752 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 21,750 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 18,837 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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W338 WDL is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W338 WDL, 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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W338 WDL is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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