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LK53 JWA

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 33,227 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handel bars have slight free play, rubber mounted

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

Rear rear brake peddle has slight truffle

Pass 15 May 2024 33,113 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pedal has slight travel

slight movement on rubber mountings

Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,482 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

slight play in handle bars rubber mounted (monitor)

Pass 21 Apr 2022 32,160 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight travel on operation on rear brake

handlebar rubber mountings slightly worn (monitor)

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lightd fitted at time of test.

Fail 29 Feb 2020 30,807 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lightd fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Mar 2019 29,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 28,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 23,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 23,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,019 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 23,019 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 21,892 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 21,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 21,158 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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 5,370 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 5,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,408 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 14,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,738 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 10,738 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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LK53 JWA is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LK53 JWA, 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 LK53 JWA registered?

LK53 JWA is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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