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HG02 FXT

2002 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,972 mi
Last recorded37,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL150016,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 37,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 36,339 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 33,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 32,166 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headlamp deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,915 miles

Front tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlamp deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masked for uk spec

Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,402 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,339 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,407 miles

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

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 FXT is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG02 FXT registered?

HG02 FXT is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is HG02 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 FXT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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