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S728 AVT

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,507 mi
Last recorded28,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 AVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,507 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 18,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perisher

Fail 20 Jul 2023 18,454 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perisher

Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,831 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 14,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

tested for daylight use only

Pass 30 May 2020 14,790 miles

all lights masked off at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,629 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

all lights masked off at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2019 14,629 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 9,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 1,574 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 7,247 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,627 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise + pillion seat and footpegshave been removed

advise + rear light location

Fail 20 Aug 2007 5,624 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise + rear light location

advise = pillion seat and footpegs have been removed

Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 4,266 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 4,186 miles

Rear 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)

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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S728 AVT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S728 AVT, 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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S728 AVT is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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