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T160 LRP

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Orange Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,114 mi
Last recorded29,114 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 22,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 22,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 21,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 21,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 20,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 19,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,719 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 16,700 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 15,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,350 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 14,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 13,018 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,949 miles

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

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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T160 LRP is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Orange with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T160 LRP, 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.

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What year was T160 LRP registered?

T160 LRP is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T160 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T160 LRP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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