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CA05 RNN

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,949 mi
Last recorded23,949 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,949 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion over frame in multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Frame and Swing Arm Corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 22,192 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Frame and Swing Arm Corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 19,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 12,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 12,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,530 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 6,530 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,688 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 4,688 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,679 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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CA05 RNN is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 10,017 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 CA05 RNN, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA05 RNN is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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