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HG02 CDV

2002 Suzuki VL1500

Red Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL150016,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 CDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 57,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 56,969 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,566 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 56,566 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 55,572 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,646 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 54,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 53,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,233 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 51,233 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Handlebar brake light switch broken, new switch fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,415 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight mask fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,049 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,518 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,388 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

some movment in rear fully floating brake disc mountings.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,117 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

some movment in rear fully floating brake disc mountings.

Pass 30 May 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,296 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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HG02 CDV is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500 in Red with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HG02 CDV, 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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HG02 CDV is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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