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CU04 KVM

2004 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,791 mi
Last recorded21,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 KVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 21,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 21,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 21,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 18,798 miles

Exhaust noisy very loud (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame corroded in various places (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 18,798 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake pedal not returning (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play forward bush of relay link worn to excess (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy very loud (7.1.2)

Front position bulb inop, but headlamp on.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame corroded in various places (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,097 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 15,803 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,803 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,757 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 15,757 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,800 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 14,791 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 13,048 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,588 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,993 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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CU04 KVM is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,935 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 CU04 KVM, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU04 KVM is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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