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HX51 FPO

2001 Suzuki VL800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,885 mi
Last recorded29,885 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL80015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,885 miles

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 29,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 28,614 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,303 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 27,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,656 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 9,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 6,541 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 6,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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HX51 FPO is a 2001 Suzuki VL800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,208 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 HX51 FPO, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX51 FPO registered?

HX51 FPO is a 2001 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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