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NL55 JMV

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,645 mi
Last recorded9,645 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 JMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 9,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 2,658 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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NL55 JMV is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 10,017 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 NL55 JMV, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL55 JMV?

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What year was NL55 JMV registered?

NL55 JMV is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NL55 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 JMV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL55 JMV have outstanding finance?

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