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S780 RLH

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,025 mi
Last recorded23,025 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 RLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 23,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 22,781 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 22,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 22,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 22,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 20,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 20,138 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 19,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 14,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2011 13,385 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 12,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2010 12,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,747 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,413 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 9,413 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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S780 RLH is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S780 RLH, 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 S780 RLH registered?

S780 RLH is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S780 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 RLH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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