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D949 YNO

1987 Suzuki VS1400

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,783 mi
Last recorded28,783 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki VS140023,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD949 YNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 28,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 28,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,508 miles

front tyre perished on side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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D949 YNO is a 1987 Suzuki VS1400 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D949 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D949 YNO registered?

D949 YNO is a 1987 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D949 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D949 YNO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D949 YNO have outstanding finance?

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