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NK53 LZO

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,646 mi
Last recorded20,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 20,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 20,559 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,722 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 5,361 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 5,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 4,392 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 4,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 4,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 4,038 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,619 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 3,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 3,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,881 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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NK53 LZO is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NK53 LZO, 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 NK53 LZO registered?

NK53 LZO is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is NK53 LZO safe to buy?

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