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W195 ABV

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,087 mi
Last recorded61,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 ABV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,532 miles

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 2 Aug 2018 49,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,730 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,367 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,954 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,954 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,297 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,766 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 33,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 32,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 29,511 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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W195 ABV is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W195 ABV, 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 W195 ABV registered?

W195 ABV is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W195 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W195 ABV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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