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W973 DWU

2000 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,745 mi
Last recorded44,745 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL150018,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 DWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 44,745 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 44,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 44,030 miles

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,618 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 43,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,252 miles

Central Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 43,252 miles

Central Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 40,251 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,314 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,015 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 32,015 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,384 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 22,384 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 20,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,769 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 17 Oct 2005 10,110 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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W973 DWU is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W973 DWU, 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 W973 DWU registered?

W973 DWU is a 2000 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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