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T146 FCW

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,280 mi
Last recorded49,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 FCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,280 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 49,252 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,174 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 27,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 23,555 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,090 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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T146 FCW is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T146 FCW, 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 T146 FCW registered?

T146 FCW is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T146 FCW safe to buy?

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