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KVO 347V

1980 Suzuki FZ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,652 mi
Last recorded1,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Suzuki FZ503,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVO 347V
MakeSuzuki
ModelFZ50
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 1,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 1,271 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 1,271 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 1,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 766 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki FZ50?

Based on 1,237 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
91
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 11
Horn not working 11
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 9
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KVO 347V is a 1980 Suzuki FZ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki FZ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 3,998 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 FZ50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVO 347V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki FZ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki FZ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVO 347V?

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What year was KVO 347V registered?

KVO 347V is a 1980 Suzuki FZ50, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is KVO 347V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVO 347V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVO 347V have outstanding finance?

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