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Y446 FTT

2001 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,010 mi
Last recorded33,010 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 FTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 33,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 32,656 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 32,656 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 32,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 32,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,873 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 31,873 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 31,446 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,693 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 18,069 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,618 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,918 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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Y446 FTT is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y446 FTT, 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 Y446 FTT registered?

Y446 FTT is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y446 FTT safe to buy?

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