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EU04 ZVL

2004 Suzuki VL800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,634 mi
Last recorded43,634 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 43,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 57,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,074 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer perished and cracked (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,954 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 53,954 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,051 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 46,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,764 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 38,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 19,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,421 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,793 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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EU04 ZVL is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU04 ZVL, 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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What year was EU04 ZVL registered?

EU04 ZVL is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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