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W556 PNP

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,202 mi
Last recorded23,202 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 PNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 23,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 23,202 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 22,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front inner right indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,366 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 16,364 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,378 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 9,378 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 8,562 miles

rear disc pads getting low

rear disc showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,399 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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W556 PNP is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W556 PNP, 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

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What year was W556 PNP registered?

W556 PNP is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W556 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 PNP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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