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W699 TJF

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 TJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 44,365 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,059 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,391 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,197 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,933 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 31,933 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,520 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,980 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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W699 TJF is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,755 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 W699 TJF, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W699 TJF registered?

W699 TJF is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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