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R633 KYJ

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,895 mi
Last recorded22,895 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 KYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 22,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 22,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 21,823 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,223 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 18,536 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 18,536 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,531 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 14,531 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,302 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 12,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,018 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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R633 KYJ is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R633 KYJ, 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 R633 KYJ registered?

R633 KYJ is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R633 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R633 KYJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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