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VE02 VLA

2002 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,749 mi
Last recorded60,749 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,749 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 60,749 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,562 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 55,562 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 44,736 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 39,731 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,736 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 26,736 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 23,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,689 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,683 miles

Nearside Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 9,306 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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