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MOT reliability

Suzuki Vl 1500

37 vehicles · 342 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 37 Suzuki Vl 1500 vehicles and 342 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 1500 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,703 miles.

37
Vehicles
342
MOT tests
1,913
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vl 1500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 1500 MOT tests:

  • Other56%
  • Seatbelts & equipment17%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering5%
  • Body & structure2%

Suzuki Vl 1500 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Vl 1500's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
31493%
41782%
51889%
61782%
72286%
81989%
92681%
102186%
111989%
122080%
1315100%
141984%
152090%
161889%
171883%
181593%
19888%
205100%

Fuel types: Petrol (36), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Vl 1500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 1500 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (27 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (25 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  7. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  10. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (3 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  12. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  13. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)

Suzuki Vl 1500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 7 100% 1,815
2009 1 14 86% 13,728
2008 1 16 94% 24,990
2007 9 128 84% 28,870
2006 6 68 93% 29,846
2005 1 9 100% 9,116
2003 2 22 82% 37,170
2000 5 58 83% 110,196
1999 2 8 75% 54,324
1998 2 10 90% 23,411

Suzuki Vl 1500 reliability FAQ

Across 37 Suzuki Vl 1500 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 1500 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Vl 1500 in our data has covered around 41,703 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vl 1500

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