MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake no longer binding, having been cleaned, but may begin to bind again unless brake caliper is overhauled, could cause rapid wear of rear brake pads
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?
Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R69 FYG is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 19,496 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 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 R69 FYG, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R69 FYG registered?
R69 FYG is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is R69 FYG safe to buy?
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