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Y697 HMY

2001 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,409 mi
Last recorded40,409 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VZ80013,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 HMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 37,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 31,276 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 31,276 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 28,120 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 26,784 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 26,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,316 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,913 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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Y697 HMY is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y697 HMY, 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 Y697 HMY registered?

Y697 HMY is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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