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EO51 SHZ

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Green Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,873 mi
Last recorded78,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 78,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 75,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 59,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 57,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 57,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,956 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,389 miles

front and rear tyres perished

main beam inop

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,536 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,336 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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EO51 SHZ is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Green with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,360 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 EO51 SHZ, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO51 SHZ registered?

EO51 SHZ is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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