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FVL 818X

1982 Suzuki FZ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

212,129 mi
Last recorded212,129 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Suzuki FZ505,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 818X
MakeSuzuki
ModelFZ50
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 212,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 186,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 159,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 159,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 5,024 miles

tyres age cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2022 134,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 5,024 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki FZ50?

Based on 1,237 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
91
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 11
Horn not working 11
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 9
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FVL 818X is a 1982 Suzuki FZ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki FZ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki FZ50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVL 818X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki FZ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki FZ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVL 818X registered?

FVL 818X is a 1982 Suzuki FZ50, first registered on 14 May 1982.

Is FVL 818X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 818X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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