MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S/R Brake Disk thickness 5.5 mm Min Thickness 6.3 mm Disc Worn Below serviceable limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Handlebar mounting clamp loose both (2.1.1a)
Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded parts of the frame are (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
left hand handle bar grip insecure
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?
Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Orange with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R243 MNV, 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 R243 MNV registered?
R243 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R243 MNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R243 MNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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