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T950 BPR

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,944 mi
Last recorded42,944 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 BPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 41,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 40,389 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 38,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,510 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 38,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 37,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,056 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 32,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

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 stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,044 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,994 miles

prop shaft bolts loose

Fail 22 Mar 2007 30,255 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,630 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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T950 BPR is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc 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 T950 BPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T950 BPR registered?

T950 BPR is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T950 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T950 BPR 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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