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R695 LVE

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,606 mi
Last recorded24,606 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 LVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 24,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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R695 LVE is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R695 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R695 LVE registered?

R695 LVE is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R695 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 LVE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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