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R355 GRP

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52 mi
Last recorded52 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 GRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,009 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 65,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,874 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,147 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,755 miles

exhaust noise more than standard

Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,755 miles

exhaust noise more than standard

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,636 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 37,480 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 37,471 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear rack and backrest broken and insecure.

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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R355 GRP is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R355 GRP, 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 R355 GRP registered?

R355 GRP is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R355 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 GRP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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