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WX04 EWL

2004 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,066 mi
Last recorded24,066 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 EWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 24,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,299 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 14,299 miles

Rear Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 12,908 miles

Front slight age related cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2019 10,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 9,985 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Inner Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,374 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 7,374 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 6,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 1,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,700 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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WX04 EWL is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WX04 EWL, 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.

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What year was WX04 EWL registered?

WX04 EWL is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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