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V279 SRP

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,923 mi
Last recorded24,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 SRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 24,923 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy only on load. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Lower battery cover missing but secure.

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 24,923 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy only on load. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Lower battery cover missing but secure.

Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation bulb replaced. (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 27,786 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

battery cover/strap missing

Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,384 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 24,081 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,314 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,300 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,893 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,326 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,019 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,158 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,076 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,522 miles

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

none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,155 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 7,143 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 6,215 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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V279 SRP is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V279 SRP, 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 V279 SRP registered?

V279 SRP is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V279 SRP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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