Model report · 2005–2025
SUZUKI VL 1500 K4
1462cc
Petrol
Class 2
95.5%
first-time pass rate
3.0%
failed outright
11,049
median miles at test
67
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a VL 1500 K4
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 83.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 16.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the VL 1500 K4 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, SUZUKI GSF1200).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
SUZUKI
GSF1200
82.4% pass · 97.6k tests
YAMAHA
XJR1300
87.4% pass · 95.1k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VL 1500 K4.