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D94 DUY

1988 Suzuki VS1400

Maroon Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki VS140027,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD94 DUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 77,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,562 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working rear light (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,759 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 70,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,459 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,459 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,511 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,593 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,593 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,092 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,318 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,534 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 45,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 41,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 38,991 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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D94 DUY is a 1988 Suzuki VS1400 in Maroon with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 27,551 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D94 DUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D94 DUY registered?

D94 DUY is a 1988 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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