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Y828 HUA

2001 Suzuki VL1500

Green Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,806 mi
Last recorded61,806 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL150015,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 HUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2025 57,473 miles

Brake cable insecure hand brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2024 56,175 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear suspension stiff and noisy [dry]

hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 50,772 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,717 miles

rear bushes noisey

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,389 miles

rear frame and suspension arms slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,547 miles

all rear suspension arm bushes noisey

front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 May 2017 35,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 34,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,903 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 10 May 2013 31,919 miles

exhaust noisey

slight binding of n/s rear brake

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,178 miles

exhaust noisey

slight binding of n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,423 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,311 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,583 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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Y828 HUA is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500 in Green with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y828 HUA, 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 Y828 HUA registered?

Y828 HUA is a 2001 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y828 HUA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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