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L240 HBF

1993 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,560 mi
Last recorded26,560 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki VS80023,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 HBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 26,560 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 26,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 26,515 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 26,116 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 26,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,916 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,455 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,089 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,667 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,658 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 23,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS800?

Based on 3,043 MOT tests across 333 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Horn not working 13
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L240 HBF is a 1993 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 23,953 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 VS800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L240 HBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L240 HBF registered?

L240 HBF is a 1993 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L240 HBF safe to buy?

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