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MT02 AAA

2002 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,494 mi
Last recorded11,494 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 AAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 11,494 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 11,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,043 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 11,043 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 10,736 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 10,425 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,550 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 6,550 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MT02 AAA is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT02 AAA, 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 MT02 AAA registered?

MT02 AAA is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is MT02 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 AAA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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