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Y686 LAN

2001 Suzuki VZ800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,119 mi
Last recorded22,119 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VZ80013,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 LAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 22,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewalls

Fail 11 May 2026 22,119 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2025 21,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear cracking to sidewalls not showing cord

Pass 22 May 2024 20,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 17,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,214 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,660 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 9,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 8,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 8,810 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,740 miles

exhaust has a slight 'bark'

steering bearings slightly stiff with front wheel raised

Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 7,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 6,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 3,952 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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Y686 LAN is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y686 LAN, 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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Y686 LAN is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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