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S414 JUG

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,399 mi
Last recorded34,399 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 JUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 34,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 31,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,892 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,927 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,148 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 22,148 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 21,691 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,755 miles

Both tyres flat on arrival.

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,843 miles

Front tyre poor condition ,,sides walls perished.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 11,798 miles

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

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

Front tyre poor condition ,,sides walls perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,173 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 6,980 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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S414 JUG is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S414 JUG, 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 S414 JUG registered?

S414 JUG is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S414 JUG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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