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Y481 JAW

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Multi-colour Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,954 mi
Last recorded27,954 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 JAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 27,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,753 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

handlebars modified

Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 26,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,783 miles

Offside Front brake hose ferrule to caliper damp ??

Pass 1 Jul 2017 25,721 miles

can not see front fork seals or dust cover

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,578 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2014 23,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,859 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,388 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 8,395 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 2,169 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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Y481 JAW is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Multi-colour with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y481 JAW, 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 Y481 JAW registered?

Y481 JAW is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y481 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 JAW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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