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R455 KSC

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,204 mi
Last recorded46,204 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 KSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,629 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 44,629 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy Non standard noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,613 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 40,922 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 38,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 31,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,955 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,858 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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R455 KSC is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R455 KSC, 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 R455 KSC registered?

R455 KSC is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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