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T303 RTT

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,378 mi
Last recorded37,378 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 RTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 37,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 36,051 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear tyre old (2011) and starting to perish.

Fail 12 May 2023 36,051 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticks, has no spring back at all. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear tyre old (2011) and starting to perish.

Pass 11 May 2022 35,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 34,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 31,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 31,477 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 31,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,048 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 30,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,196 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,818 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,007 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 14,007 miles

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

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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T303 RTT is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T303 RTT, 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 T303 RTT registered?

T303 RTT is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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