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V936 JGU

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,318 mi
Last recorded60,318 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV936 JGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 60,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 60,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 60,179 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned built in to tail lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 59,317 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

lights presented as NOT working from switchgears(TAPED UP), brake lights working ok, no indicators and headlight at time of test, TO BE USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 55,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 50,534 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 50,462 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,577 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive bush (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,160 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,522 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 28,851 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,982 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,405 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 8,405 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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V936 JGU is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V936 JGU, 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 V936 JGU registered?

V936 JGU is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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