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Y491 FAR

2001 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,796 mi
Last recorded15,796 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 FAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,796 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 15,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 13,070 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,288 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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Y491 FAR is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y491 FAR, 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

How do I check the history of Y491 FAR?

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What year was Y491 FAR registered?

Y491 FAR is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y491 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 FAR shows 6 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.

Does Y491 FAR have outstanding finance?

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