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YN05 UBZ

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,424 mi
Last recorded23,424 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 UBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 23,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 23,017 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 23,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 22,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 19,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 19,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 3,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 3,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 3,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 3,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 3,113 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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YN05 UBZ is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 10,017 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 YN05 UBZ, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN05 UBZ registered?

YN05 UBZ is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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