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S551 ATT

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,121 mi
Last recorded36,121 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 ATT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 36,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 36,041 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 36,041 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,777 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 35,756 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort When rear brake is applied (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

rear brake pads have signs of geting hot

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 29,252 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,764 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 18,409 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,680 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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S551 ATT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S551 ATT, 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 S551 ATT registered?

S551 ATT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S551 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 ATT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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