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R243 NDS

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 NDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has cut in it but no chords not showing

Fail 15 Jun 2021

Direction indicator not working right hand indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls no brake light from rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has cut in it but no chords not showing

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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R243 NDS is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NDS, 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

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What year was R243 NDS registered?

R243 NDS is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R243 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 NDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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