MOT reliability
Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw
21 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,083 miles.
21
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
1,623
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Brakes24%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18), Other (3)
Most common Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) (2 times)
- Front brake hose partly squashed (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
- Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 | 62 | 79% | 21,569 |
Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw reliability FAQ
Across 21 Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)); Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b).
The typical Suzuki Vl 1500 lcw in our data has covered around
20,083 miles.
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