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CN53 AOY

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,777 mi
Last recorded23,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 AOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 23,777 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,777 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,777 miles

No Lights fitted or covered. Daytime MOT

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 23,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,777 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,777 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,777 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 8,608 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 3,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 3,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 2,358 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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CN53 AOY is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CN53 AOY, 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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CN53 AOY is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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