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Y274 WDM

2001 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,976 mi
Last recorded33,976 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 WDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,976 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever spongy.

Movement in driver's seat

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,574 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside parking brake efficiency 1/2 of o/s

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop-shaft sliding spline slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2018 31,416 miles

Exhaust noisy

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear brake requires high effort

Fail 25 Sep 2018 31,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working for rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear brake requires high effort

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,097 miles

exhaust noisy

front brake slightly spongy

rear brake pedal requires high effort to obtain pass efficiency

Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust noisy

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 19,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,067 miles

Front brake caliper slides sticking.

Rear brake;reservoir on minimum.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,446 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,201 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 13,179 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Blue light showing to rear.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 7,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 6,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,596 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 5,037 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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Y274 WDM is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y274 WDM, 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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Y274 WDM is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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