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HF03 HWE

2003 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,906 mi
Last recorded35,906 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 35,906 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,906 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,010 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever pivot worn or missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight damage on number plate.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 30,010 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure Lens (4.1.1 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever pivot worn or missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight damage on number plate.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 29,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,590 miles

Engine oil level high

Front frame covers insecure

Front position lamp not illuminating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 29,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,389 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Thorn in front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,816 miles

no front fender

Fail 23 Aug 2013 27,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

no front fender

Fail 14 May 2012 25,094 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 25,094 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 20,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 3,803 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 3,793 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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HF03 HWE is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HF03 HWE, 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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HF03 HWE is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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