1997 Suzuki VZ800 0.8L Petrol · R553 DDM
1997 Suzuki VZ800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 19,871 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2018.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VZ800
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R553 DDM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2017
- 19,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R553 DDM Mileage History
- 05/06/200616,643 mi
- 22/05/200716,943 mi+300 mi
- 24/05/200716,943 mi
- 10/06/200817,202 mi+259 mi
- 10/06/200917,977 mi+775 mi
- 08/06/201018,722 mi+745 mi
- 08/06/201119,107 mi+385 mi
- 02/06/201219,432 mi+325 mi
- 08/06/201319,701 mi+269 mi
- 21/06/201419,862 mi+161 mi
- 29/09/201519,870 mi+8 mi
- 12/10/201519,870 mi
- 26/08/201719,871 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 288 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R553 DDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Vz800 (R553 DDM) between June 2006 and August 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)”; “Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”; “Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)”.
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