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V933 DBA

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,953 mi
Last recorded17,953 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 DBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,953 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 17,946 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,068 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 15,965 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,689 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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V933 DBA is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V933 DBA, 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

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What year was V933 DBA registered?

V933 DBA is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V933 DBA safe to buy?

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