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Y688 WHE

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,432 mi
Last recorded5,432 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 WHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 5,432 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 5,418 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 5,167 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 5,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 4,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 2,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 2,484 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2013 2,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 2,175 miles

Clutch hydraulic line tight when handlebars on full lock

Pass 2 Jun 2009 1,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 667 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 500 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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Y688 WHE is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y688 WHE, 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 Y688 WHE registered?

Y688 WHE is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y688 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y688 WHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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