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WA51 ENY

2001 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ENY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,805 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,653 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 58,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,005 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,864 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,427 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear seat loose

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,427 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

engine idle very low

Pass 8 Oct 2012

Odometer inop

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2011 48,202 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,306 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,597 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 19,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2005 13,054 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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WA51 ENY is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,208 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 WA51 ENY, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA51 ENY is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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