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YJ55 JZW

2005 Suzuki Vz 800 K5

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,502 mi
Last recorded49,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vz 800 K512,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 JZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVz 800 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,502 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 49,502 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,041 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 47,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 47,660 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,854 miles

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

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 45,290 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 45,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,862 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,862 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,399 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,553 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 30,553 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,018 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vz 800 K5?

Based on 1,477 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
701
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
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YJ55 JZW is a 2005 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vz 800 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,121 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 Vz 800 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 JZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YJ55 JZW is a 2005 Suzuki Vz 800 K5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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