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M48 TME

1994 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,784 mi
Last recorded14,784 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VL80013,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 TME
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 14,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 14,384 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside silencer has bandage repair.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,354 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 14,249 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 14,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

repair bandage fitted on exhaust link pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,830 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 13,765 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 13,722 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 13,247 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 13,245 miles

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,168 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,103 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 13,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,110 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 11,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,918 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,395 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 11,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,882 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 10,882 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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M48 TME is a 1994 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 13,944 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 M48 TME, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M48 TME registered?

M48 TME is a 1994 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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