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SR05 EUA

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

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Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 21,912 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 21,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 21,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 19,822 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 19,822 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 16,585 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 16,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,970 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 12,941 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,919 miles

Rear mudguard bent

Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 8,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 6,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,290 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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SR05 EUA is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SR05 EUA, 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 SR05 EUA registered?

SR05 EUA is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is SR05 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 EUA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR05 EUA have outstanding finance?

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