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AJ03 PKV

2003 Suzuki VL800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 18,010 miles

Tyre incorrect because a bias-belted tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply tyre is fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2025 17,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 17,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,400 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 15,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,535 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 14,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 7,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 4,686 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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AJ03 PKV is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ03 PKV, 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 AJ03 PKV registered?

AJ03 PKV is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AJ03 PKV safe to buy?

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