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DS55 LJA

2006 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,819 mi
Last recorded49,819 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki VL150016,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 49,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 49,819 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,128 miles

Front steering head bearing slighty notchy

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,944 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 1.5mm Front tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,701 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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DS55 LJA is a 2006 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 16,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS55 LJA, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS55 LJA registered?

DS55 LJA is a 2006 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DS55 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 LJA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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