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2005 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,946 mi
Last recorded7,946 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 CFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 7,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 7,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 6,859 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 6,832 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 5,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 3,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 3,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 3,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 3,400 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light flickers when using indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working using front hand brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,151 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 3,151 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 2,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 2,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 2,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 1,849 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 1,799 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 842 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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PF05 CFU is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF05 CFU, 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.

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What year was PF05 CFU registered?

PF05 CFU is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is PF05 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 CFU 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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