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T781 FOB

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,896 mi
Last recorded34,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 FOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,896 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 33,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,003 miles

rear tyre on legal limit at time of test.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 32,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre on legal limit at time of test.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,974 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,116 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,374 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,110 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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T781 FOB is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T781 FOB, 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 T781 FOB registered?

T781 FOB is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T781 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T781 FOB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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