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YR05 ACV

2005 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,222 mi
Last recorded37,222 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VZ80012,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ACV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 37,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 36,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 36,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 35,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Reduced rear suspension damping.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 34,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reduced rear suspension damping.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has reduced damping effect

Fail 24 Jul 2019 33,490 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension has reduced damping

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 20,304 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 18,001 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 16,222 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 May 2010 13,711 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 May 2010 13,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,845 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?

Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 58
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YR05 ACV is a 2005 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,733 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 VZ800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR05 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VZ800 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR05 ACV registered?

YR05 ACV is a 2005 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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