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R393 KCD

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,934 mi
Last recorded45,934 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 KCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,425 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 35,425 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,432 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,432 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,454 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 31,454 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,966 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,398 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 26,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,416 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 25,416 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,932 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,975 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R393 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R393 KCD, 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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R393 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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