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KX51 GKL

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,529 mi
Last recorded17,529 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 GKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 17,524 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2019 15,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 13,571 miles

Indicators Flash Slightly Fast

Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 5,228 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 4,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,527 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 4,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,429 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 4,429 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 4,084 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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KX51 GKL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KX51 GKL, 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 KX51 GKL registered?

KX51 GKL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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