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T288 SOO

1998 Suzuki VL1500

Orange Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,922 mi
Last recorded45,922 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VL150019,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 SOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTTOM OF FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 45,900 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTTOM OF FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,648 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 43,646 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,437 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,248 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,675 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,342 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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T288 SOO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500 in Orange with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T288 SOO, 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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T288 SOO is a 1998 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T288 SOO safe to buy?

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