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Y288 NPU

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 NPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,227 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 44,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 44,523 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 41,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,788 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 39,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,433 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 16,238 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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Y288 NPU is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y288 NPU, 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 Y288 NPU registered?

Y288 NPU is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y288 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 NPU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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