MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
rear brake disc rusty
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre slightly perished
Central Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL1500?
Based on 6,671 MOT tests across 548 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W973 DWU safe to buy?
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