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Y864 UHR

2001 Suzuki VL800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,429 mi
Last recorded37,429 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 UHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,573 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 35,567 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,360 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 35,354 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2015 34,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 11,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 5,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,691 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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Y864 UHR is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Blue with a 805cc 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 Y864 UHR, 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 Y864 UHR registered?

Y864 UHR is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y864 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y864 UHR 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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