1998 Suzuki VL1500 1.5L Petrol · R97 XPX
1998 Suzuki VL1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 49,330 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VL1500
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R97 XPX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 49,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R97 XPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Vl1500 (R97 XPX) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in averag”.
R97 XPX Mileage History
- 21/04/200615,560 mi
- 22/04/200615,566 mi+6 mi
- 12/06/200718,029 mi+2,463 mi
- 13/05/200818,444 mi+415 mi
- 17/06/200919,790 mi+1,346 mi
- 03/07/201020,735 mi+945 mi
- 03/07/201020,735 mi
- 03/08/201122,055 mi+1,320 mi
- 27/08/201628,170 mi+6,115 mi
- 28/09/201725,237 mi-2,933 mi
- 05/09/201829,449 mi+4,212 mi
- 05/09/201934,692 mi+5,243 mi
- 12/09/201934,707 mi+15 mi
- 03/10/202038,218 mi+3,511 mi
- 19/02/202240,876 mi+2,658 mi
- 27/02/202342,525 mi+1,649 mi
- 29/02/202445,034 mi+2,509 mi
- 29/02/202445,034 mi
- 01/03/202546,528 mi+1,494 mi
- 06/03/202546,528 mi
- 13/02/202649,330 mi+2,802 mi
- 17/02/202649,330 mi
Average of roughly 1,703 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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