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W599 PRB

2000 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,731 mi
Last recorded55,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VZ80014,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 PRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 55,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,096 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,610 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,610 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2014 51,285 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 51,285 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,323 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 49,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,810 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 May 2011 47,810 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,464 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,677 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,024 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 36,024 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,919 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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W599 PRB is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W599 PRB, 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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W599 PRB is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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