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V951 UVY

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,350 mi
Last recorded29,350 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 UVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 29,350 miles

Clutch fluid low in the reservoir

Front Wheel bearing has a slight rumble present

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,346 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,320 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,636 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2014 24,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2013 21,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 21,697 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2012 17,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,245 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,332 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,513 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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V951 UVY is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V951 UVY, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V951 UVY registered?

V951 UVY is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V951 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V951 UVY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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