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R97 XPX

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,330 mi
Last recorded49,330 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 XPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,330 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 49,330 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 46,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,034 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 45,034 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 40,876 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 38,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 34,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 20,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 15,560 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)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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R97 XPX is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R97 XPX, 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 R97 XPX registered?

R97 XPX is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R97 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 XPX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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