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RL02 GJY

2002 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

3,950 mi
Last recorded3,950 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 GJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 3,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 3,141 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 2,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 2,685 miles

Horn not working spring in switch not working . smoke coming from switch (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 1,804 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 1,764 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Hair line cracks in outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Also very corroded & flaking of friction backing plate (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,570 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 22,570 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,833 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,097 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 18,097 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 10,751 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 17,486 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,426 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 6,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,757 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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RL02 GJY is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RL02 GJY, 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 RL02 GJY registered?

RL02 GJY is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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The MOT history for RL02 GJY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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