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YK03 KAD

2003 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,827 mi
Last recorded12,827 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 KAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 12,805 miles

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight and notchy (1.1.1 (a))

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 6 Apr 2020 12,805 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight and notchy (1.1.1 (a))

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 30 May 2018 12,742 miles

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 30 May 2018 12,742 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 30 May 2017 12,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,674 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Rear brake return spring missing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,473 miles

Rear Wheel inadequatly repaired but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 12,473 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 11,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,888 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 10,888 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,054 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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YK03 KAD is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 11,897 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 YK03 KAD, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK03 KAD registered?

YK03 KAD is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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