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WA53 VYJ

2003 Suzuki VL1500

Grey Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,205 mi
Last recorded5,205 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL150012,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,161 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 4,083 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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WA53 VYJ is a 2003 Suzuki VL1500 in Grey with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,619 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 WA53 VYJ, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA53 VYJ?

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What year was WA53 VYJ registered?

WA53 VYJ is a 2003 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WA53 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 VYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA53 VYJ have outstanding finance?

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