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Y59 HBX

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Green Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,470 mi
Last recorded17,470 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 HBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,470 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 17,470 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 17,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

front off engine oil pipes to oil cooler corroded no oil leaking during test

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,416 miles

aftermarket pipes fitted to vehicle customer fitted baffles to silencers prior to test noise level ok for test

Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,885 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 15 Jun 2006 13,084 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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Y59 HBX is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Green with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y59 HBX, 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 Y59 HBX registered?

Y59 HBX is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y59 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 HBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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