1987 Suzuki VS1400 1.4L Petrol · D482 FBD

The Suzuki VS1400 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 February 2026 at 24,709 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though an anomalous failure was logged on the same date with no defects cited, suggesting an administrative or procedural error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in November 2024 at 24,699 miles, November 2023 at 23,536 miles, and May 2022 at 22,061 miles all passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or worsening conditions across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 24,709 miles against 39 years of age, an average of roughly 634 miles per year. The bike gained only 1,648 miles between the May 2022 test and the February 2026 test, confirming extremely light use. A gap exists between May 2022 and November 2023 where no test appears, but the 1,475-mile increase over that span is consistent with low annual running. The clean record with no corrosion, brake, or suspension flags implies the previous keeper stored the machine well and addressed consumables before each test. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity in person given the age. Long standing periods invite hidden corrosion on the frame, exhaust, and suspension mounting points not always visible during a pass test. The tester noted no advisory on tyres, brakes, or wheel bearings, yet rubber components and fork seals degrade with time regardless of mileage. Verify the February 2026 failure anomaly with DVSA before purchase. Confirm the V5C matches the low mileage and check for fretting on the drivechain and perished hoses. The MOT history alone shows no mechanical risk, but a 1987 machine demands a physical appraisal of wear items the annual test does not record.