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NY03 KJE

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,552 mi
Last recorded13,552 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 KJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 13,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 13,381 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 13,376 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre fitted to front (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 13,128 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 12,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 12,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 11,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 11,374 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 8,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,472 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,736 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 7,717 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,802 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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NY03 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NY03 KJE, 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 NY03 KJE registered?

NY03 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is NY03 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 KJE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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