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PO51 JZN

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 JZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 29,113 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 29,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 28,169 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,044 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 20,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 20,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,008 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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PO51 JZN is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PO51 JZN, 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 PO51 JZN registered?

PO51 JZN is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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