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S69 BTT

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 BTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,273 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,850 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

bolt loose on battery box, battery secure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer coroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,580 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 61,850 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 61,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,498 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 56,767 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,642 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,417 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre - uneven wear.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,660 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre - uneven wear.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 15,525 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S69 BTT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 19,496 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 S69 BTT, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S69 BTT registered?

S69 BTT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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