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T854 SBL

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Green Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,574 mi
Last recorded77,574 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT854 SBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,574 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 75,809 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,287 miles

Rear Brake fluid level at lower limit

Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,963 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,916 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 70,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,199 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,668 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,668 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 68,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,436 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,417 miles

head bearings slightly tight on right lock

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,847 miles

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2011 56,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,125 miles

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

exhaust noisy

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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T854 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Green with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T854 SBL, 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

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What year was T854 SBL registered?

T854 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T854 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T854 SBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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