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Y551 GUH

2001 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,202 mi
Last recorded25,202 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VZ80013,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 GUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 25,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 24,793 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 24,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 23,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 22,842 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 21,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,891 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 19,891 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 18,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 18,744 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 18,306 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 17,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,969 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 7,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,881 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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Y551 GUH is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,966 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 Y551 GUH, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y551 GUH registered?

Y551 GUH is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y551 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 GUH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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