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VF54 ESO

2005 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,292 mi
Last recorded18,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL150021,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 ESO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 18,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 18,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 17,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 17,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 16,049 miles
Fail 30 May 2021 16,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 15,776 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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VF54 ESO is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,909 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 VF54 ESO, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF54 ESO registered?

VF54 ESO is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is VF54 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 ESO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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