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T527 NBV

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,726 mi
Last recorded24,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 NBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 23,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 23,011 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 20,432 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 20,432 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 15,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 14,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,328 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 6,808 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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T527 NBV is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T527 NBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T527 NBV?

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What year was T527 NBV registered?

T527 NBV is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T527 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T527 NBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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