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H17 KMT

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,844 mi
Last recorded17,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 KMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 17,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 17,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 17,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 17,010 miles

Exhaust noisy After market cans fitted (8.1.1 (a))

rear number plate assembly fitted in non standard position

Fail 11 Aug 2021 16,988 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 15,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight cracking on rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 15,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 13,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 13,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,323 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 11,308 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,597 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 7,597 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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H17 KMT is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H17 KMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H17 KMT registered?

H17 KMT is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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