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BL03 LYD

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,596 mi
Last recorded53,596 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,596 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 53,589 miles

Front Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 50,149 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,881 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 35,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 32,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,477 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,717 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 23,696 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,831 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 14,831 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,924 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL800?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 1,166 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
596
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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BL03 LYD is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 11,897 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 VL800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 LYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL800 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 LYD is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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