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HJ02 VFL

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,159 mi
Last recorded25,159 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 25,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,783 miles

Rear floating disc slightly loose.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,781 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,781 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 17,668 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,131 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,378 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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HJ02 VFL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ02 VFL, 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 HJ02 VFL registered?

HJ02 VFL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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