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GX02 XNK

2002 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,266 mi
Last recorded26,266 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL150016,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 26,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 25,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,884 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 25,884 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,732 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 25,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,421 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,421 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,805 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 24,805 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,064 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 24,043 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 22,285 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 21,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,012 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,833 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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GX02 XNK is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 16,469 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 GX02 XNK, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX02 XNK registered?

GX02 XNK is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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