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AU03 DXY

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,712 mi
Last recorded25,712 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 25,712 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 25,079 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose rubber bushes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,034 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired Headlamp mounting bracket has had a repair. (1.1.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 24,034 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired Headlamp mounting bracket has had a repair. (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure Split pin missing. (3.2.A1j)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 24,033 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear brake pedal slightly seized on pedal shaft.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,711 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,710 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,712 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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AU03 DXY is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 10,943 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 AU03 DXY, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 DXY is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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