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GU04 HGZ

2004 Suzuki VL800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,847 mi
Last recorded6,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2020 6,847 miles

Central Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Tyre is unsuitable direction tyre not fitted in accordance with manufactures recommendation,wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,044 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting light misting of oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough wheel bearing or diff slightly rough when rotated (2.4.A.2c)

front foot rests seized, advise freeing movement and lubricating

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,044 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure hose from fuel tap, clip loose and pipe leaking (7.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting light misting of oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough wheel bearing or diff slightly rough when rotated (2.4.A.2c)

front foot rests seized, advise freeing movement and lubricating

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 66,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake drum(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear selector lever bush worn

throttle slighty sticky when engine is not running

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 62,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 55,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2012 55,371 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,943 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,241 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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GU04 HGZ is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,935 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 GU04 HGZ, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU04 HGZ registered?

GU04 HGZ is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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