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YC55 AYU

2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,187 mi
Last recorded24,187 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K511,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 AYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVl 800 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/90/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 21,534 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 9 Mar 2024 21,534 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

front mudguard missing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 18,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both front and rear wheel hubs look to have cracks started to appear in them!!

front mudguard missing

rear end slightly modified compared to a standard vl800k5

Pass 17 Jul 2019 14,966 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 13,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,729 miles

cracks on walls of front tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 8,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 8,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,116 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vl 800 K5?

Based on 1,398 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
544
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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YC55 AYU is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 11,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vl 800 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC55 AYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vl 800 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Vl 800 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC55 AYU registered?

YC55 AYU is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 AYU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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