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FN53 HBK

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,352 mi
Last recorded11,352 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 HBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 11,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 11,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 11,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 10,750 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 10,061 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 9,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 9,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 6,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 5,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 4,396 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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FN53 HBK is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FN53 HBK, 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 FN53 HBK registered?

FN53 HBK is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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