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VU02 JZA

2002 Suzuki VL1500

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,600 mi
Last recorded41,600 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL150016,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 JZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,600 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Front mudguard missing

Fail 1 Oct 2024 41,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Front mudguard missing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,215 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

passed for daylight use only with any/all lighting masked/removed

Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 40,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,104 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 38,104 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,132 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,580 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 28,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,540 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,720 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,967 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,312 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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VU02 JZA is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500 in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU02 JZA, 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 VU02 JZA registered?

VU02 JZA is a 2002 Suzuki VL1500, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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