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DF03 OWH

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,244 mi
Last recorded5,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 5,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 5,059 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 4,799 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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DF03 OWH is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF03 OWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF03 OWH?

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What year was DF03 OWH registered?

DF03 OWH is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is DF03 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 OWH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF03 OWH have outstanding finance?

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