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S451 TCV

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,337 mi
Last recorded30,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 TCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,337 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 30,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 30,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 29,928 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,456 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 27,456 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?

Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
548
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
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S451 TCV is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 21,935 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 VL1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S451 TCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S451 TCV?

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What year was S451 TCV registered?

S451 TCV is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S451 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 TCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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