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T234 HWN

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,867 mi
Last recorded2,867 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 HWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 2,867 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 2,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 2,220 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 2,216 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey exhaust blow is heating fuel tank (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 1,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 794 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 783 miles

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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T234 HWN is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T234 HWN, 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 T234 HWN registered?

T234 HWN is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T234 HWN safe to buy?

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