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HX03 SZE

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,307 mi
Last recorded12,307 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 SZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 12,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 12,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 12,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 12,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front fender broken (6.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 11,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 10,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 9,869 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front fender (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 9,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 8,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 8,852 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 8,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 8,469 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 8,218 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 6,734 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 3,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 3,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 3,157 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 1,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 1,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 1,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 1,116 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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HX03 SZE is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX03 SZE, 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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What year was HX03 SZE registered?

HX03 SZE is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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