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Y659 TCS

2001 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 TCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 32,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 32,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 32,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate incorrect number plate size and spacing do not conform (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working OSR indictor not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 31,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 26,360 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 25,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 23,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 16,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,737 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 9,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,374 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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Y659 TCS 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y659 TCS, 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 Y659 TCS registered?

Y659 TCS is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y659 TCS safe to buy?

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