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W708 BJN

1999 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,930 mi
Last recorded38,930 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL150021,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 BJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,930 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 38,748 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,677 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 37,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 34,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,357 miles

exhuast noisey

Pass 19 Aug 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Head lamp mask fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,064 miles

Head lamp mask fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,974 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both rear indicator mounting rubbers split

Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,974 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

both rear indicator mounting rubbers split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,079 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

nearside front driving light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,281 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear pannier rear bolt missing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,281 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear pannier rear bolt missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,954 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
Full Suzuki VL1500 reliability report

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W708 BJN is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W708 BJN, 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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What year was W708 BJN registered?

W708 BJN is a 1999 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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