Suzuki VZ 1500 L0
Real ownership data from 140 UK VZ 1500 L0 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VZ 1500 L0 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Other | major | 2.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.4% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
VZ 1500 L0 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31 | 11,269 mi | 855 | 93% |
| 2012 | 20 | 12,907 mi | 801 | 90.48% |
| 2011 | 20 | 12,761 mi | 892 | 91.53% |
| 2010 | 67 | 16,493 mi | 1,014 | 91.85% |
VZ 1500 L0 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VZ 1500 L0?
Across 140 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.9% of all recorded faults), other (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VZ 1500 L0?
The median Suzuki VZ 1500 L0 in the UK has covered 13,706 miles, and typically rides about 921 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,989 and 21,939 miles.
Is the Suzuki VZ 1500 L0 reliable?
91.95% of Suzuki VZ 1500 L0 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.4 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 140 Suzuki VZ 1500 L0 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.