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WF55 RAU

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,312 mi
Last recorded6,312 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 RAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 6,312 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 5,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 3,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 3,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 3,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 3,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 3,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 3,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 2,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 2,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,710 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking - not down to cords

Pass 6 Sep 2013 2,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,596 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 2,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 1,965 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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WF55 RAU is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF55 RAU, 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 WF55 RAU registered?

WF55 RAU is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WF55 RAU safe to buy?

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