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LJ12 JYR

2012 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,169 mi
Last recorded34,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki VL80014,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 JYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,337 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,330 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 27,330 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords a cut larger than 25mm or 10% of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) not working (4.7.2 (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))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 20,736 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 20,736 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,896 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,071 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,212 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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LJ12 JYR is a 2012 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 14,580 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 LJ12 JYR, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ12 JYR registered?

LJ12 JYR is a 2012 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is LJ12 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 JYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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