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S949 JRB

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,861 mi
Last recorded29,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 JRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 29,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 28,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 27,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 20,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,777 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,267 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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S949 JRB is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S949 JRB, 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 S949 JRB registered?

S949 JRB is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S949 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S949 JRB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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