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R409 KCD

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,085 mi
Last recorded18,085 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 KCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 18,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 15,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 13,449 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 12,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 12,582 miles

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,752 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 11,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,765 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 9,765 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,836 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 8,437 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,437 miles

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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R409 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R409 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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What year was R409 KCD registered?

R409 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R409 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 KCD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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