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FG55 FCM

2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,425 mi
Last recorded36,425 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K511,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVl 800 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front after market light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,532 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,532 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,132 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,132 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 32,688 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,009 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,009 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,619 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 14,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,047 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vl 800 K5?

Based on 1,398 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
544
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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FG55 FCM is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 11,157 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 Vl 800 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 FCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vl 800 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Vl 800 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG55 FCM registered?

FG55 FCM is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 FCM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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