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OV51 OUB

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,518 mi
Last recorded12,518 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 OUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,266 miles

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

front tyre has slight deterioration to the sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 3,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 2,050 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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OV51 OUB is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OV51 OUB, 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 OV51 OUB registered?

OV51 OUB is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is OV51 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 OUB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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