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Y132 CLC

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,852 mi
Last recorded18,852 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 CLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 18,852 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 18,843 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tyre has uneven tread wear near side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 18,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 15,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,911 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 8,911 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Wrong side kickup (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil on both tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 8,836 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 8,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 8,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,108 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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Y132 CLC is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y132 CLC, 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.

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What year was Y132 CLC registered?

Y132 CLC is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y132 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y132 CLC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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