1997 Suzuki VZ800 0.8L Petrol · P402 JJC

The Suzuki VZ800 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 October 2024 at 13,848 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 1997 machine. The 2021 tests show 7,450 miles in February and 7,486 miles by October, rising to 11,667 miles at the 2022 test, 13,788 miles in September 2023, and 13,848 miles in October 2024. Annual accumulation averaged under 500 miles, with the largest single-year gain of roughly 4,200 miles occurring between 2021 and 2022. The record contains no failures, advisories, or flagged wear items across any entry. A clean MOT sheet does not certify component condition, only that the tester found no testable defect on the day. Long standing periods implied by the low mileage risk perished rubber, seized calipers, and internal corrosion in the fuel or brake lines that a visual MOT check may not expose. The buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, fork seals, brake disc condition, and exhaust emissions hardware before purchase. Structural integrity appears sound on paper, with no corrosion or frame defects noted in the five tests. Given the bike's age, a close check for hidden rust at the steering head, swingarm pivots, and subframe remains prudent given the official record offers no longitudinal measurement of metal degradation.