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PO55 EKW

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,045 mi
Last recorded10,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 EKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 10,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 10,002 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 9,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 9,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 9,653 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 9,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 9,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 8,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 5,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 5,839 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 11 May 2009 5,793 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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PO55 EKW is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO55 EKW, 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

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What year was PO55 EKW registered?

PO55 EKW is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PO55 EKW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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