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FD03 CFZ

2003 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,851 mi
Last recorded42,851 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 42,851 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 42,851 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 35,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 25,010 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,426 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,701 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,619 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 12,619 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,121 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2008 10,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 5,957 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,646 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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FD03 CFZ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD03 CFZ, 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 FD03 CFZ registered?

FD03 CFZ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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