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S35 SKL

1998 Suzuki VS1400

Maroon Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,360 mi
Last recorded22,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VS140015,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 SKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 22,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 21,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 21,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 21,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever touches handle bar (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror loose likely to fall off

Pass 18 Aug 2022 21,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 20,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 18,842 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,273 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,759 miles

1 bolt miising on engine/frame mount on ns

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

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

play in os passenger foot rest

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,395 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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S35 SKL is a 1998 Suzuki VS1400 in Maroon with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 15,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S35 SKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S35 SKL registered?

S35 SKL is a 1998 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 20 September 1998.

Is S35 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 SKL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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