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W263 NWV

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,990 mi
Last recorded12,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 NWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 12,990 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 12,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 12,175 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 12,175 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 11,966 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 10 Aug 2022 11,966 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 11,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,370 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,796 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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W263 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W263 NWV, 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 W263 NWV registered?

W263 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W263 NWV safe to buy?

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