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WF54 BYO

2004 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,694 mi
Last recorded24,694 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 BYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 24,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,087 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 24,087 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 23,044 miles

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

Rear Tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cord

Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2019 23,044 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cord

Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,842 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,169 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front/Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,837 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 17,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,678 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 17,678 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 16,288 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,710 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 8,707 miles

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

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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WF54 BYO is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,935 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 WF54 BYO, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF54 BYO registered?

WF54 BYO is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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