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BK54 HRW

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,054 mi
Last recorded27,054 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 HRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,949 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 25,949 miles

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

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,859 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 25,828 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 23,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,398 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020
Fail 30 Apr 2020 19,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

advance rear brake pedal travel

Fail 13 Jul 2017

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' recommend check/attention (2.2.1b)

advise, rear brake, pedal travel

Pass 3 May 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive recommend replace ASAP (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn recommend replace ASAP (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2016

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive recommend replace ASAP (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn recommend replace ASAP (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,694 miles

sharp studs protuding from the front fairing and rear number plate but not cuased by damage or corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 4,797 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 4,797 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BK54 HRW is a 2004 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 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 BK54 HRW, 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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What year was BK54 HRW registered?

BK54 HRW is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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