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LT52 XYM

2002 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,421 mi
Last recorded12,421 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 XYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 12,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 12,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 12,370 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective bolts too short to engage nylocks (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 12,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 12,298 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 12,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 12,233 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 12,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 12,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 11,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 11,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,331 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 8,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,500 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 4,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 1,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 1,663 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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LT52 XYM is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,739 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 LT52 XYM, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT52 XYM registered?

LT52 XYM is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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