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FJ53 KTD

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,570 mi
Last recorded6,570 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 6,570 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 6,570 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 6,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hoses feeding front to rear brakes inadequately supported and clipped

Pass 10 May 2010 6,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,873 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 3,883 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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FJ53 KTD is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJ53 KTD, 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 FJ53 KTD registered?

FJ53 KTD is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 KTD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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