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R215 RJB

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,140 mi
Last recorded41,140 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 RJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,140 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 41,140 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Centre Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,768 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,768 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,897 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 35,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,890 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,823 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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R215 RJB is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R215 RJB, 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 R215 RJB registered?

R215 RJB is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R215 RJB safe to buy?

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