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W666 DRK

2005 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL150021,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 DRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 95,198 miles

Exhaust noisy Fitted with removable baffles - at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cordas

Fail 6 May 2023 95,198 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp R & L - Front indicators both illuminated - when indicator flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Front cylinder / lower silencer baffle missing - may still be to noisey with baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high To high & does not have flat top image (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Front tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,182 miles

Front cracking in side walls

Fail 20 Feb 2021 82,182 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged front valve cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front cracking in side walls

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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W666 DRK is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,909 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 W666 DRK, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W666 DRK is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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