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W837 VLW

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,402 mi
Last recorded17,402 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 VLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 17,402 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 17,386 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 4,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,824 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 23 Aug 2017 3,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 2,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 1,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,389 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,389 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,309 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,806 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,190 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,578 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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W837 VLW is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W837 VLW, 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 W837 VLW registered?

W837 VLW is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W837 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W837 VLW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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