MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
brake pedal anti slip
rear seat and footrests not fitted
registration plate position
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear tyre fitted to front
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored damaged by grinder (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
handlebars welded
rear tyre fitted to front
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Brake disc(s) slightly scored damaged by grinder (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
handle bars welded
rear tyre fitted to front
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
rear disc damaged by grinder
rear tyre fitted to front
weld found on handlebars
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre starting to crack
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?
Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R3 BGL is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R3 BGL, 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 R3 BGL registered?
R3 BGL is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R3 BGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R3 BGL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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