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S140 UBU

1999 Suzuki VS1400

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,130 mi
Last recorded26,130 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VS140022,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 UBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 26,130 miles

Exhaust clamp / heatshield loose O/S. Bolt missing N/S. Bolts loose to battery box.

Nearside Front Fork seal slight misting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 25,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 24,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 23,401 miles

slight play in steering head bearings

Fail 18 Mar 2022 23,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,277 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 23,242 miles

Central Front Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 12,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 5,679 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 5,672 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 5,016 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 4,985 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 4,234 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S140 UBU is a 1999 Suzuki VS1400 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 22,588 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 S140 UBU, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S140 UBU is a 1999 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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