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WJ02 VUL

2002 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,247 mi
Last recorded77,247 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL80013,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 77,247 miles

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,302 miles

auxillary lamps fitted to front of bike that do not intefere with dip beam pattern and are on permanent

Fail 28 Apr 2011 51,302 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

auxillary lamps fitted to front of bike that do not intefere with dip beam pattern and are on permanent

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,394 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,468 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,468 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 17,482 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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WJ02 VUL is a 2002 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ02 VUL, 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 WJ02 VUL registered?

WJ02 VUL is a 2002 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 6 May 2002.

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