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Y327 RDL

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,443 mi
Last recorded28,443 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 RDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 28,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 26,899 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 26,899 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,512 miles

Oil leak oil leak from clutch cover. (slight). ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 24,512 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer box deteriorated and excessively leaking. (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil leak from clutch cover. (slight). ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,494 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play borderline (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 20,494 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play borderline (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride footrest (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 18,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,367 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,360 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 18,356 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 18,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 1,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,023 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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Y327 RDL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y327 RDL, 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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Y327 RDL is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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