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EY53 DOJ

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,785 mi
Last recorded7,785 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 DOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 7,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 7,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2020 7,384 miles

Central Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear cv gaitor split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 6,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 5,702 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 5,663 miles

Stop lamp not working from front brake (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 4,631 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 4,631 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trailing and leading joints (2.4.G.2)

Brake performance not tested low brake fluid and condition of suspension (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake assemble from brake drum. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads trailing arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure inner bushes (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured leading arm thread insert (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure inner bushes (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

propshaft front splines more movement in splines than normally expected. advise service inspection of parts!

Fail 12 Aug 2014 3,847 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,847 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 2,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 1,870 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 1,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 1,293 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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EY53 DOJ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY53 DOJ, 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 EY53 DOJ registered?

EY53 DOJ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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