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AE51 YUY

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,383 mi
Last recorded36,383 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 36,383 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 3 May 2019 36,383 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,004 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake rear brake pedal has no free play and brake locks on (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017
Fail 4 Mar 2017

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2016

auxillary parts rusting

control one brake lever ball end broken

exhaust rusting

frame rusting

front yokes rusting

rear brake fulcrum getting stiff

seat covers split

stansions pitted

wheels and spokes rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,023 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre is perish

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,633 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

both riders footrest rubbers split on ends

rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,628 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain in poor condition

rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear tyre under inflated

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

both riders footrest rubbers split on ends

Pass 26 Nov 2012

Front brake binding slightly

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 18 Nov 2011
Pass 22 Nov 2010
Pass 28 Nov 2009
Fail 26 Nov 2009

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Number plate cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2008

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 156 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,011 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 16,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Outer Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 13,427 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL125?

Based on 18,629 MOT tests across 1,764 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 350
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 333
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 310
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 261
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AE51 YUY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,762 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 VL125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 YUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 YUY registered?

AE51 YUY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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