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X938 MFL

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,453 mi
Last recorded57,453 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 MFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,453 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,051 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear drive shaft boot deterioated

Fail 26 Mar 2024 48,049 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear drive shaft boot deterioated

Pass 18 Mar 2023 41,492 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 23,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,232 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,027 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 19,881 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,881 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 8,825 miles

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

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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X938 MFL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X938 MFL, 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 25 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 X938 MFL registered?

X938 MFL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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