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Y723 RBK

2001 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,005 mi
Last recorded47,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VZ80013,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 RBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 46,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 46,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 46,342 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2022 46,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,768 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,616 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 44,616 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,441 miles

RECOMEND ADJUST CHAIN & LUBRICATE

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,420 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 40,544 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 40,540 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,681 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2015 37,727 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 May 2014 37,069 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 May 2013 34,555 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 May 2013 34,555 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2012 31,115 miles

rear brake binding slightly.

rear brake cable sticking slightly.

Pass 6 May 2011 30,451 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 24,841 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 20,159 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2008 17,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 17,782 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 15,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 15,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2006 13,121 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 May 2006 13,121 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

intermitant ignition switch.

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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Y723 RBK is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y723 RBK, 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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Y723 RBK is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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