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T718 MCC

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,613 mi
Last recorded41,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 MCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 41,613 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 41,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 40,818 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,728 miles

beam converter fitted to headlamp for test

Pass 31 May 2023 38,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 38,136 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 36,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold/cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 33,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 30,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Collector box corroded (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector box corroded (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Linkage bearings worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2016 25,720 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Collector box corroded (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector box corroded (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Linkage bearings worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,951 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust condition

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,726 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 20,726 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,730 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 17,730 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,307 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,564 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,903 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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T718 MCC is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T718 MCC, 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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T718 MCC is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is T718 MCC safe to buy?

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