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W211 BTW

1999 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 BTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain very rusty and worn

exhaust very noisey

slight brake judder from front

sprockets worn

Fail 4 Jul 2014 50,214 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain very rusty and worn

exhaust very noisey

slight brake judder from front

sprockets worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 50,155 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

drive chain slightly corroded

headlamp beam bender fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,287 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handle bar mounts worn

number plate/light holder loose

rear brake support rod loose

rear wheel noisy on rotation

slight weap from front master banjo

Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,287 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handle bar mounts worn

number plate/light holder loose

rear brake support rod loose

rear wheel noisy on rotation

slight weap from front master banjo

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,742 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudguard loose

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,718 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudguard loose

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,202 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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W211 BTW is a 1999 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 W211 BTW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W211 BTW is a 1999 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for W211 BTW shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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