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BU02 XTH

2002 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,859 mi
Last recorded17,859 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,175 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 15,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 11,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 7,713 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 4,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 3,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 2,954 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 2,954 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 875 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 875 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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BU02 XTH is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,739 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 BU02 XTH, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 XTH registered?

BU02 XTH is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is BU02 XTH safe to buy?

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