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Y704 BJT

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,058 mi
Last recorded30,058 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 BJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 30,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre has a cut across the width of the tread

Rear brake fluid reservoir window deteriorated but not leaking

Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 6 May 2021 29,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 23,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp masked to correct beam pattern

Fail 9 May 2020 23,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp masked to correct beam pattern

Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust bolt broken

Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,425 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 22,424 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed cracked on sidewalls (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2014 22,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,243 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 22,197 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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Y704 BJT is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y704 BJT, 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 Y704 BJT registered?

Y704 BJT is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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