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HX54 HVC

2004 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,142 mi
Last recorded56,142 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL80011,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 HVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 56,142 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,270 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 55,270 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking from fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3 line,letters too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,443 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,443 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,321 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,991 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,551 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 16,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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HX54 HVC is a 2004 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,935 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 HX54 HVC, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX54 HVC registered?

HX54 HVC is a 2004 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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