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S865 NRN

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,932 mi
Last recorded49,932 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 NRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,887 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,366 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 38,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,388 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 37,385 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 36,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,171 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 9 May 2014 27,161 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2013 23,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,028 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,622 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 9,542 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,542 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,427 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front tyre has service cracks around the side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,880 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?

Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
548
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
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S865 NRN is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 21,935 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 S865 NRN, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S865 NRN registered?

S865 NRN is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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