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R923 GWO

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 GWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 38,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 37,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 37,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 35,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 35,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 28,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 25,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 25,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 19 May 2014 22,211 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 16,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 16,233 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,289 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 11,255 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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R923 GWO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R923 GWO, 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 R923 GWO registered?

R923 GWO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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