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WV55 NGU

2006 Suzuki Vl 800 K5

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,366 mi
Last recorded20,366 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Vl 800 K511,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 NGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVl 800 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 20,366 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 20,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 20,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 19,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 18,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 18,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,522 miles

hand brake adjusted fitted to wheel on rear

Fail 9 May 2018 17,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted bolt missing fitted new nut and bolts (3.6.A.2a)

Braking system leaking pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

hand brake adjusted fitted to wheel on rear

Pass 8 May 2017 17,393 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 17,248 miles

front brake pads look low oil filter condition tube frame advise

Pass 11 May 2015 16,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,368 miles

rear sub frame as been repaired

Pass 28 Dec 2012 15,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,304 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 6,285 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 4,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,828 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vl 800 K5?

Based on 1,398 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
544
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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WV55 NGU is a 2006 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 11,162 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 Vl 800 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV55 NGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vl 800 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Vl 800 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 NGU registered?

WV55 NGU is a 2006 Suzuki Vl 800 K5, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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