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BG11 NLR

2011 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,090 mi
Last recorded5,090 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki VL8006,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 NLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 5,090 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 5,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 2,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 2,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 2,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,992 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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BG11 NLR is a 2011 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 6,507 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 BG11 NLR, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG11 NLR registered?

BG11 NLR is a 2011 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is BG11 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 NLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG11 NLR have outstanding finance?

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