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R818 KRP

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,996 mi
Last recorded30,996 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 KRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 30,996 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 30,874 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,672 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 22,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 22,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 22,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 22,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,003 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre signs of craking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,003 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre signs of craking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,649 miles

front tyre starting to deteriate

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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R818 KRP is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown 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 R818 KRP, 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 R818 KRP registered?

R818 KRP is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R818 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 KRP 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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