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Y566 UGU

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Yellow Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,428 mi
Last recorded11,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,244 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 6,235 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 4,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,113 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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Y566 UGU is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Yellow with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y566 UGU, 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 Y566 UGU registered?

Y566 UGU is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y566 UGU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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