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NH08 VOC

2008 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,257 mi
Last recorded31,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VL80011,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 VOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 30,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 30,875 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,838 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2022 30,838 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 30,438 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame light corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 30,433 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,511 miles

slight frame corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,360 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 13,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 12,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 11,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,750 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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NH08 VOC is a 2008 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 11,798 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 NH08 VOC, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH08 VOC registered?

NH08 VOC is a 2008 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is NH08 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 VOC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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