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WV08 EPA

2008 Suzuki VZR1800

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,008 mi
Last recorded34,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VZR180012,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 EPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZR1800
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 34,008 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 33,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 33,289 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,085 miles

centre of radiator deteriorated and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 15,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,298 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki VZR1800?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Direction indicators not working 3
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WV08 EPA is a 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 12,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki VZR1800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VZR1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki VZR1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV08 EPA registered?

WV08 EPA is a 2008 Suzuki VZR1800, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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