MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch defective SWITCH TOO DIFFICULT TO OPERATE, CANNOT CANCEL OFFSIDE INDICATORS EASILY. (1.5.4)
kill switch not working
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?
Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D501 ELF is a 1987 Suzuki VS1400 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1987 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 23,580 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D501 ELF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of D501 ELF?
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What year was D501 ELF registered?
D501 ELF is a 1987 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D501 ELF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D501 ELF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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