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R645 KYJ

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,828 mi
Last recorded34,828 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 KYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 34,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 34,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,385 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2019 34,385 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,433 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,122 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,491 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 25,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 20,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,431 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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R645 KYJ is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R645 KYJ, 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 R645 KYJ registered?

R645 KYJ is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R645 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 KYJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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