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DX03 XJM

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,104 mi
Last recorded38,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 XJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 38,104 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 38,104 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting all round tyre causeingfluctation on brake machine (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,979 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 37,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 36,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,925 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 35,924 miles

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes when direction indicators are active. (4.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes when direction indicators are active. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Offside indicator flashes when nearside indicator switch is activated. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 31,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 May 2008 29,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 29,426 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 27,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,998 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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DX03 XJM is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX03 XJM, 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 DX03 XJM?

You can check the full history of DX03 XJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX03 XJM registered?

DX03 XJM is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is DX03 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 XJM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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