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HJ58 MLO

2008 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,919 mi
Last recorded28,919 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VL80011,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 MLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 28,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 28,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,772 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to rear wheel alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 26,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 26,362 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 25,929 miles

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

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

direction indicator lens missing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,577 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 24,569 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,195 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2014 7,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 4,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 4,209 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL800?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 1,166 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
596
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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HJ58 MLO is a 2008 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 11,798 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 VL800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ58 MLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL800 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ58 MLO registered?

HJ58 MLO is a 2008 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HJ58 MLO safe to buy?

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