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V730 BNH

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 BNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 61,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,406 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 52,406 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,727 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 46,727 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,938 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 44,938 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,760 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,661 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,707 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,707 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 29,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,949 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V730 BNH is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V730 BNH, 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

How do I check the history of V730 BNH?

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What year was V730 BNH registered?

V730 BNH is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V730 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V730 BNH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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