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FY03 YKJ

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,777 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 28,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,261 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 130,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 9,427 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 9,422 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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FY03 YKJ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black 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 FY03 YKJ, 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 FY03 YKJ registered?

FY03 YKJ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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