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S847 KFL

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,302 mi
Last recorded18,302 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 KFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 17,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,424 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,635 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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S847 KFL is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S847 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 S847 KFL registered?

S847 KFL is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S847 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S847 KFL shows 6 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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