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AU03 OPA

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,726 mi
Last recorded22,726 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 22,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,750 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 14,750 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 14,344 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,239 miles

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

Front tyre has slightly perished sidewall

Fail 23 May 2011 14,239 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,696 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,785 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,662 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 OPA is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OPA, 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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What year was AU03 OPA registered?

AU03 OPA is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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