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H241 ELP

1990 Suzuki VX800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Suzuki VX80025,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH241 ELP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 28,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 28,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements WHEN FULL LOCK (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT TO SHORT.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 25,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 24,891 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,624 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 18,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GEAR SELECTOR PEDAL LOOSE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

WIRING FROM HANDLEBAR CONTROLS INSECURE

Fail 25 Apr 2020 18,993 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GEAR SELECTOR PEDAL LOOSE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

WIRING FROM HANDLEBAR CONTROLS INSECURE

Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,505 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 18,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,309 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 15,307 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2007 14,683 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 14,216 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VX800?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 86
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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H241 ELP is a 1990 Suzuki VX800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki VX800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,915 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 VX800 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H241 ELP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VX800 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Suzuki VX800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H241 ELP registered?

H241 ELP is a 1990 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H241 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H241 ELP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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