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KV53 OJZ

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,203 mi
Last recorded37,203 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 37,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 36,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 36,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 36,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,306 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,149 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake pedal switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 17,501 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 4,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,582 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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KV53 OJZ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KV53 OJZ, 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 KV53 OJZ registered?

KV53 OJZ is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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