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HX03 WVB

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,740 mi
Last recorded27,740 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 WVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 27,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator stalk slightly loose

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 25,917 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear indicator stalk slightly loose

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,928 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 21,928 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 18,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,468 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 8,442 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,065 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,554 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 WVB is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

HX03 WVB is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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