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T897 VOG

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,229 mi
Last recorded7,229 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 VOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 7,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

side panels/fairings obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 7,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,098 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 3 Feb 2011 6,747 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,107 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,331 miles

exhaust noisey

front tyre perishing

number plate removed by customer for test

Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 4,002 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 4,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

incorrect style of lettering on number plate

Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,846 miles

exhaust noisey but comparable to similar vehicle

rear brake pipes poor fitting

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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T897 VOG is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T897 VOG, 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 T897 VOG registered?

T897 VOG is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T897 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 VOG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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