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HF06 EKU

2006 Suzuki VS1400

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,561 mi
Last recorded30,561 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki VS14009,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 EKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 30,513 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,368 miles

BOTH TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BOLTS TOO SHORT (BUT TIGHT)

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 28,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 27,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 23,813 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 23,801 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing handbrake clevis pin (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear light lense poor condition

unable to test rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Nearside Rear light lense poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2017 22,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 22,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,227 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 20,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,549 miles

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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HF06 EKU is a 2006 Suzuki VS1400 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 9,946 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 HF06 EKU, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF06 EKU registered?

HF06 EKU is a 2006 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HF06 EKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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