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Y55 FTW

2005 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VS8009,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 FTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 28,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 26,313 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 20,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 13,460 miles

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

hazard lamps only working on o/side

o/s front crash bar mount fractured

rear mudguard bolt missing

rear tyre walls have slight perishing

Fail 29 May 2014 13,460 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

hazard lamps only working on o/side

o/s front crash bar mount fractured

rear mudguard bolt missing

rear tyre walls have slight perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,375 miles

o/s crashbar fractured

Fail 15 Jan 2013 9,375 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

o/s crashbar fractured

Fail 7 Apr 2011 6,563 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 2,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,658 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS800?

Based on 3,043 MOT tests across 333 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Horn not working 13
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Y55 FTW is a 2005 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,375 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 VS800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y55 FTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y55 FTW registered?

Y55 FTW is a 2005 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is Y55 FTW safe to buy?

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