MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Suzuki : VL1500
Suzuki VL1500
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 51 | 80.39% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1999 | 43 | 79.07% | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 2000 | 28 | 75% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2001 | 20 | 85% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2002 | 14 | 57.14% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2003 | 7 | 85.71% | Brake pedal anti-slip provision inadequate. |
| 2004 | 9 | 77.78% | Brake pedal anti-slip provision inadequate. |
| 2005 | 12 | 83.33% | Brake disc or drum significantly worn. |
| 2006 | 17 | 88.24% | Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted. |
| 2007 | 14 | 78.57% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2008 | 4 | 75% | Wheel bearing with excessive play. |
| 2009 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 4 | 75% | Position lamp showing wrong colour or heavily reduced light intensity. |
| 2013 | 22 | 86.36% | Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned, likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre. |
| 2014 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 7 | 85.71% | Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned, likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre. |
| 2016 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 284
Average Suzuki VL1500 pass rate: 82.04%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a) | Major | 12% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 4 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 5 | Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted. | 8.1.1(a) | Major | 6% |
| 6 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 7 | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. | 1.1.2(a) | Major | 6% |
| 8 | Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned, likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre. | 5.2.3(j) | Dangerous | 6% |
| 9 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Brake pedal anti-slip provision inadequate. | 1.1.2(c) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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