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OO08 KPM

2008 Suzuki VL1500

Gold Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,201 mi
Last recorded39,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VL150017,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 KPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 39,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 39,197 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 35,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 35,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 33,865 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 33,865 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 33,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 32,448 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,026 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 28,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,971 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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OO08 KPM is a 2008 Suzuki VL1500 in Gold with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,127 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 OO08 KPM, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OO08 KPM registered?

OO08 KPM is a 2008 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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