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W414 UCJ

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,891 mi
Last recorded43,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 UCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 43,891 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 43,382 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 43,382 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 43,365 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 42,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 42,734 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 42,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 40,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,834 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 39,834 miles

Rear Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,403 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,780 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 36,780 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 34,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,507 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,532 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 19,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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W414 UCJ is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W414 UCJ, 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 W414 UCJ registered?

W414 UCJ is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W414 UCJ safe to buy?

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