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CU53 CXY

2003 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,341 mi
Last recorded9,341 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 9,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 9,096 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyre splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2024 8,869 miles

frame coated

rear tyre splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2023 8,761 miles

frame coated

rear tyre starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2022 8,634 miles

Rear tyre starting to split

frame corroded and coated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,479 miles

Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2019 8,055 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,989 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 18 Sep 2015 7,580 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 7,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,283 miles

extra driving lamps aimed incorrectly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,249 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,333 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 21 Sep 2010 3,598 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 3,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 3,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,362 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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CU53 CXY is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU53 CXY, 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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What year was CU53 CXY registered?

CU53 CXY is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 CXY safe to buy?

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