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WJ04 LOA

2004 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,852 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 36,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 34,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 32,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,312 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 27,312 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 26,159 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,154 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 21,154 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 12,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 2,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 1,846 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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WJ04 LOA is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,935 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 WJ04 LOA, 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 22 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 WJ04 LOA registered?

WJ04 LOA is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ04 LOA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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