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H980 BGN

1990 Suzuki VX800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,268 mi
Last recorded5,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Suzuki VX80025,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 BGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 5,268 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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 Tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2024 5,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 2,327 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 2,327 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 43,285 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2022 43,285 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,087 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,560 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 34,560 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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H980 BGN is a 1990 Suzuki VX800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H980 BGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H980 BGN registered?

H980 BGN is a 1990 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H980 BGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H980 BGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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