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W178 ABV

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,713 mi
Last recorded74,713 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 ABV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 74,713 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front mudgaurd and rear frame rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2019 74,358 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front mudgaurd and rear frame rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,946 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake slightly spongy

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,631 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 58,984 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main frame @ swingingarm rusty

rear suspension slightly stiff and slightly redused movement

Pass 8 May 2012 54,557 miles

rear shocker slighty stiff in operation/bike frame swinging arm /mud gaurds rusty

Pass 12 May 2011 50,059 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,254 miles

rear brake slightly spongy

Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,246 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake slightley spongy

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,574 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,013 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 27,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006
Fail 21 Feb 2006

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

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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W178 ABV is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W178 ABV, 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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W178 ABV is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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