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J14 YSM

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,566 mi
Last recorded26,566 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 26,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 26,554 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 26,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 25,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,480 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 22,390 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 21,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 20,007 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 18,414 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 16,811 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 13,535 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 11,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,796 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 9,796 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 7,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,404 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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J14 YSM 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 90%.

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 J14 YSM, 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 J14 YSM registered?

J14 YSM is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is J14 YSM safe to buy?

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