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CX54 FPU

2005 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,439 mi
Last recorded33,439 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL150021,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 33,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 31,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 30,627 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 May 2018 30,582 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,079 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 27,979 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,530 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,186 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,146 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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CX54 FPU is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,909 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 CX54 FPU, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX54 FPU registered?

CX54 FPU is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is CX54 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX54 FPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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