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RG51 KDV

2002 Suzuki VL1500

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,996 mi
Last recorded22,996 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL150016,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 KDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 22,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 21,659 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 20,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 18,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 14,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 10,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 8,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 6,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 4,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 4,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre slightly perished.

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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RG51 KDV is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RG51 KDV, 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

How do I check the history of RG51 KDV?

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What year was RG51 KDV registered?

RG51 KDV is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG51 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 KDV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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