MOT reliability
Suzuki Vl 1500 x
33 vehicles · 134 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 33 Suzuki Vl 1500 x vehicles and 134 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 1500 x has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,711 miles.
33
Vehicles
134
MOT tests
3,470
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vl 1500 x problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 1500 x MOT tests:
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Other126%
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Brakes14%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Suzuki Vl 1500 x pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 13 | 69% |
| 7 | 19 | 79% |
| 8 | 13 | 85% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29), Other (4)
Most common Suzuki Vl 1500 x MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 1500 x MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (3 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear tyre worn. †Rear brake pads worn. (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Damage to o/s lock stop (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- O/S/f lock stop damaged (1 times)
Suzuki Vl 1500 x pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 34,936 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 22,817 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 27,850 |
| 2000 | 3 | 10 | 90% | 19,183 |
| 1999 | 10 | 47 | 81% | 22,889 |
Suzuki Vl 1500 x reliability FAQ
Across 33 Suzuki Vl 1500 x vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 1500 x MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Vl 1500 x in our data has covered around
23,711 miles.
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