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WV55 NHL

2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,411 mi
Last recorded18,411 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K511,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVl 800 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 17,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,143 miles

only small amount of reserve travel on rear brake

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,637 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 16,637 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 15,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,421 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vl 800 K5?

Based on 1,398 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
544
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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WV55 NHL is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 11,157 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 Vl 800 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV55 NHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vl 800 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Vl 800 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV55 NHL registered?

WV55 NHL is a 2005 Suzuki Vl 800 K5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WV55 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 NHL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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