CarVerify

Free Car Check

W218 EON

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,337 mi
Last recorded20,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 EON
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,635 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,571 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,557 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 19,512 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,985 miles

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

advise, rear saddle bag hanging low, very slightly in view of rear number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,541 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 8,541 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W218 EON is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W218 EON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W218 EON?

You can check the full history of W218 EON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W218 EON registered?

W218 EON is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W218 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 EON shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W218 EON have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W218 EON. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.