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S816 KFL

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,375 mi
Last recorded41,375 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 KFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,714 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,499 miles

Front tyre wearing low and is becoming perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,960 miles

front tyre side wall becomming perished

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,682 miles

1.rear tyre at legal limites 2.nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 23,726 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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S816 KFL is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S816 KFL, 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 S816 KFL registered?

S816 KFL is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S816 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 KFL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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