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Suzuki VL1500

Orange and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,462 cc

T288 SOOMOT history

T288 SOO is an orange and white petrol Suzuki VL1500 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 45,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
45,922 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
VL1500
Colour
Orange and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,462 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 SOO was last recorded at 45,922 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,900 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,922 miles
  • 2023 – 43,646 miles
  • 2019 – 43,437 miles
  • 2011 – 41,675 miles
  • 2010 – 40,740 miles
  • 2009 – 39,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,922 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTTOM OF FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,922 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,922 miles
    Test number
    287050094461
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTTOM OF FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail45,900 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    133632425607
    • MajorFront Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTTOM OF FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,648 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,648 km
    Test number
    447798427679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,646 miles (+209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,646 miles
    Test number
    170205255047
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,437 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,437 miles
    Test number
    286737942068
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass42,248 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,248 km
    Test number
    196605532003
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  7. Pass41,675 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    578335671016
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

  8. Pass40,740 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    952949560065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    292953489092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 SOO

Does T288 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 SOO expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 SOO?
The MOT on T288 SOO expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 SOO done?
T288 SOO was recorded at 45,922 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 411 miles a year.
Has T288 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 SOO has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T288 SOO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T288 SOO find?
T288 SOO passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect; motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bottom of frame.

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