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AY55 ZTS

2005 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,271 mi
Last recorded26,271 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 26,271 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

piece cut of frame

Pass 16 Sep 2024 25,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 25,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 24,205 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 20,010 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,275 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 16,275 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,668 miles

Offside Fuel tank damaged

Offside Lower Slight bend in Handlebar

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,649 miles

Front Fuel tank damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 13,649 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Fuel tank damaged

Front Tyre low pressure

Pass 31 May 2012 13,562 miles

advised fuel tank damaged

Fail 31 May 2012 13,562 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advised fuel tank damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2011 13,366 miles

advised fuel tank damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2011 13,366 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Petrol tank damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2009 11,668 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,281 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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AY55 ZTS is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,477 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 AY55 ZTS, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY55 ZTS registered?

AY55 ZTS is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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