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GU05 VTL

2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,145 mi
Last recorded9,145 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K511,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVl 800 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 9,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,111 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 9,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 8,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 8,968 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 8,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 8,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 8,729 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 7,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 6,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 6,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 2,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 3,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,043 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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GU05 VTL is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU05 VTL, 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 GU05 VTL registered?

GU05 VTL is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is GU05 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 VTL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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