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W128 CVX

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,047 mi
Last recorded27,047 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 CVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 27,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 27,047 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied linkage broken (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working of front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlight masked level.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlight converter fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 May 2018 26,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Headlight beam converter fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 May 2017 25,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight converter fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2016 24,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight converter fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015 23,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 22,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 18,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,925 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 12,078 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,195 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,190 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)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2008 10,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,731 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
Full Suzuki VL1500 reliability report

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W128 CVX is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W128 CVX, 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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W128 CVX is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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