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V424 EBF

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,511 mi
Last recorded46,511 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 EBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 46,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 46,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 45,689 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 41,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 41,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 31,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 19,040 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 18,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 May 2007 16,654 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 May 2007 16,654 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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V424 EBF is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V424 EBF, 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 V424 EBF registered?

V424 EBF is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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