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BC04 XMW

2004 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,476 mi
Last recorded49,476 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,117 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,571 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,487 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 15,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,379 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 10,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,840 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 8,834 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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BC04 XMW is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 BC04 XMW, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 XMW is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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