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Y143 GDM

2001 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,366 mi
Last recorded35,366 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 GDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,067 miles

Exhaust noisey

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 33,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,751 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 31,103 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 30,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 28,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 17,430 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 26,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2011 21,850 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,872 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 9,872 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 7,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,250 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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Y143 GDM is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,208 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 Y143 GDM, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y143 GDM registered?

Y143 GDM is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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