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Y308 PES

2001 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 PES
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 40,849 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 38,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,764 miles

Front mudguard cracked

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,830 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,661 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 6,564 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 5,862 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 26,774 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 24,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 16,164 miles

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

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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Y308 PES is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y308 PES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y308 PES registered?

Y308 PES is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y308 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y308 PES shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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