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Y183 ATR

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,725 mi
Last recorded43,725 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 ATR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 43,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 38,002 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 37,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake pedal slightly loose.

rear tyre underinflated.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,911 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 37,907 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,509 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 37,500 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake fluid level low

Kill switch not working

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,361 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,560 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,560 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,928 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,504 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,504 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jan 2008
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,998 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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Y183 ATR is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y183 ATR, 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 Y183 ATR registered?

Y183 ATR is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y183 ATR safe to buy?

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