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FX05 HVR

2005 Suzuki VL800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,334 mi
Last recorded15,334 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL80010,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 HVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 15,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 14,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 12,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 12,946 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 12,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 12,098 miles

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

Nearside fuel tank rubber missing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,061 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,061 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,653 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 8,615 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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FX05 HVR is a 2005 Suzuki VL800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 10,017 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 FX05 HVR, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX05 HVR registered?

FX05 HVR is a 2005 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FX05 HVR safe to buy?

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