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PL54 WLR

2005 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,116 mi
Last recorded21,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL150021,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 WLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 21,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 16,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 14,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 12,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 12,706 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 12,706 miles

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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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PL54 WLR is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,909 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 PL54 WLR, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL54 WLR registered?

PL54 WLR is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PL54 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 WLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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