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T997 HGT

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,606 mi
Last recorded28,606 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 HGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,606 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,747 miles

front inner brake pad getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,201 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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T997 HGT is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T997 HGT, 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 T997 HGT registered?

T997 HGT is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T997 HGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T997 HGT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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