MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front front tyre has cracks in the sidewall
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
some cracking on front tyre sidewalls
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?
Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 BOF is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R578 BOF, 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 R578 BOF registered?
R578 BOF is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is R578 BOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R578 BOF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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