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R931 JTX

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,217 mi
Last recorded17,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 JTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 17,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 16,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 16,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 14,951 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 12,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 9,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,086 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,424 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 8,424 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 7,544 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 7,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 5,183 miles

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

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

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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R931 JTX 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 80%.

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 R931 JTX, 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 R931 JTX registered?

R931 JTX is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R931 JTX safe to buy?

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