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R153 DOO

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,438 mi
Last recorded29,438 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 DOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey blowing from rear cylinder manifold (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,541 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 20,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 19,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,179 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,894 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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R153 DOO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 19,496 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 R153 DOO, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 DOO registered?

R153 DOO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R153 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 DOO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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