CarVerify

Free Car Check

R174 CCY

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,487 mi
Last recorded24,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 CCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2023 24,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,087 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R174 CCY is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R174 CCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R174 CCY?

You can check the full history of R174 CCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R174 CCY registered?

R174 CCY is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R174 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 CCY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R174 CCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R174 CCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.