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PO53 WSY

2003 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,259 mi
Last recorded17,259 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL150012,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,259 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 17,259 miles

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 15,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 14,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 14,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 13,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 12,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 10,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,793 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 9,793 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)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 7,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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PO53 WSY is a 2003 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,619 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 PO53 WSY, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO53 WSY registered?

PO53 WSY is a 2003 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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