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Y186 KBN

2001 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,571 mi
Last recorded25,571 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 KBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,571 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Apr 2022 25,571 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 24,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 22,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 21,437 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 21,421 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,234 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,189 miles

light cracks appearing in rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2012 20,559 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 5,870 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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Y186 KBN is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y186 KBN, 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 Y186 KBN registered?

Y186 KBN is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y186 KBN safe to buy?

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