MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fuel tank corroded
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL800?
Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 1,166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE02 VLA is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VE02 VLA, 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 VE02 VLA registered?
VE02 VLA is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 13 July 2002.
Is VE02 VLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE02 VLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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