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R703 GNO

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,175 mi
Last recorded27,175 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 GNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 27,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 25,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 24,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 21,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 12,948 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,810 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 9,810 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 6,390 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 6,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,208 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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R703 GNO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black 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 R703 GNO, 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 R703 GNO registered?

R703 GNO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R703 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 GNO 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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