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OY53 VDV

2003 Suzuki VL800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,078 mi
Last recorded21,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 21,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 19,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 16,875 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 16,711 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 11,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 9,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 2,349 miles

Front mudguard bolt missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 1,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 1,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 1,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 799 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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OY53 VDV is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY53 VDV, 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 OY53 VDV registered?

OY53 VDV is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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