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L656 OYD

1994 Suzuki VS1400

Maroon Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,231 mi
Last recorded33,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS140021,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 OYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 31,199 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 28,763 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,763 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 28,743 miles

Centre Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Outer Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

handle bars not central

o/s and n/s front foot pegs dont fold up

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,242 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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L656 OYD is a 1994 Suzuki VS1400 in Maroon with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,466 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 L656 OYD, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L656 OYD registered?

L656 OYD is a 1994 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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