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RA02 AJU

2002 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,601 mi
Last recorded41,601 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 AJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 41,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,918 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,918 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 37,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 37,918 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,917 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 12 Sep 2013 31,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2010 19,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,996 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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RA02 AJU is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,739 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 RA02 AJU, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA02 AJU registered?

RA02 AJU is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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