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Y488 UOG

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,871 mi
Last recorded41,871 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 UOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,874 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,616 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,458 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,571 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,872 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 20 May 2013 10,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no pillion seat fitted, whilst fitted with rear foot-pegs

Pass 12 May 2011 8,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,079 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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Y488 UOG is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y488 UOG, 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 Y488 UOG registered?

Y488 UOG is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y488 UOG safe to buy?

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