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T438 HSA

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,900 mi
Last recorded14,900 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 HSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,886 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 14,886 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,851 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,076 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,439 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 11,421 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,230 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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T438 HSA is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T438 HSA, 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 T438 HSA registered?

T438 HSA is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T438 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T438 HSA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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