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RG51 GWA

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Brown Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,369 mi
Last recorded19,369 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 19,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 19,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,338 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 18,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 17,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 17,396 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dips in wrong direction. MASK FITTED. OK. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both tail lamps. MASKED OK (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 14,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 10,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 10,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 6,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 3,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 1,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 1,290 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 1,290 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 153 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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RG51 GWA is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Brown with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RG51 GWA, 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 RG51 GWA registered?

RG51 GWA is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 GWA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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