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XIL 1554

2005 Suzuki VL1500

Silver Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL150021,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 1554
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,965 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 52,178 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded rear suspension spring rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake spongy but pulls up to 205 on brake roller

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 51,305 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,023 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 47,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 37,418 miles

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

it has a small oil leak from oil cooler

Fail 17 May 2018 37,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high on dip beam (1.6)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

it has a small oil leak from oil cooler

Fail 15 May 2018 37,400 miles

Direction indicator not working All indicators (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high On dip beam (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At o/s tread area. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play At link arm to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 May 2018 37,062 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy On front brake. (3.1.4a)

Nearside Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At o/s tread area. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play At link arm to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2017 28,132 miles

No pillion seat fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2017 28,111 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake operated (1.3.1a)

No pillion seat fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 18,484 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,003 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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XIL 1554 is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500 in Silver with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,909 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 XIL 1554, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIL 1554 registered?

XIL 1554 is a 2005 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is XIL 1554 safe to buy?

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