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V543 FBP

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,661 mi
Last recorded35,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 FBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 33,195 miles

Nail in rear tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2015 33,190 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 30,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 26,756 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 26,743 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,172 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,183 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 25,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 25,014 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,026 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 21,026 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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V543 FBP is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V543 FBP, 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 V543 FBP registered?

V543 FBP is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V543 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 FBP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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