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R874 KAW

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 KAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026
Fail 1 Jun 2026

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel running from underside of tank on to engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024
Fail 28 May 2024

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever doesn't apply brake lights (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 30,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 28,054 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 24,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,790 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 24,790 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018
Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,583 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R874 KAW is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R874 KAW, 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 R874 KAW registered?

R874 KAW is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R874 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 KAW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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