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YA04 XGW

2004 Suzuki VL800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,592 mi
Last recorded18,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 XGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,585 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 17,585 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,914 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 16,914 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,663 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 12,663 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,302 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 10,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 4,753 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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YA04 XGW is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,935 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 YA04 XGW, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA04 XGW registered?

YA04 XGW is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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