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BF52 HJK

2002 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,649 mi
Last recorded41,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,649 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,213 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 40,144 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,208 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

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

front mudguard cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2015 37,208 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

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

front mudguard cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,100 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 18,100 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,441 miles

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted .

Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,441 miles

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

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted .

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,153 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008
Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 1,655 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 1,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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BF52 HJK is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,152 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 BF52 HJK, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 HJK is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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