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BU03 KYW

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,069 mi
Last recorded22,069 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 22,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 21,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 21,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 21,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 19,686 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,917 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 15,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,656 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 13,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,960 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,295 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 10,295 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,106 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,100 miles
Fail 21 May 2006 9,100 miles

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

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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BU03 KYW is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU03 KYW, 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 BU03 KYW registered?

BU03 KYW is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 KYW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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