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R277 GPT

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,113 mi
Last recorded24,113 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 GPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 24,113 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 24,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 21,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 18,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 18,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 17,427 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 16,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 16,002 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,201 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R277 GPT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R277 GPT, 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 R277 GPT registered?

R277 GPT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R277 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 GPT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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