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GX54 KUG

2004 Suzuki VL800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,335 mi
Last recorded50,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 50,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2024

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable wires broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately adv steering head bearing notchy (2.1.3 (f) (i))

rear shockers are attached to the axcle by means of a u bolts but at the time of test are secure

Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 32,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,093 miles

o/s switch gear/screw missin g slightly insecure

Pass 23 May 2009 42,528 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2009 42,514 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 13,141 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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GX54 KUG is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX54 KUG, 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 GX54 KUG registered?

GX54 KUG is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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