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FMA 580F

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Maroon Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,966 mi
Last recorded11,966 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 580F
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,044 miles

(Motorcycle frame corroded)

(fuel Tank corroded)

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 11,044 miles

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

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

(Motorcycle frame corroded)

(fuel Tank corroded)

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,010 miles

Exhaust noisey

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fuel Tank coroded

Motorcyle frame coroded

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

Rear light subject to temp repair

Rear suspension slightly corroded sewinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 10,010 miles

Exhaust noisey

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fuel Tank coroded

Motorcyle frame coroded

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

Rear light subject to temp repair

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension slightly corroded sewinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 10,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,010 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 6,530 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,530 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 2,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,509 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
Full Suzuki VL1500 reliability report

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FMA 580F is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Maroon with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMA 580F, 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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FMA 580F is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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