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T989 NAW

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,432 mi
Last recorded40,432 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 NAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on the engine

Fail 21 Jun 2023 39,334 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak on the engine

Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,352 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 37,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

both rear halfshaft oil seals leaking

o/s/r brake pads covered in oil

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,692 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,353 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,694 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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T989 NAW is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T989 NAW, 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 T989 NAW registered?

T989 NAW is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T989 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T989 NAW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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