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BU51 GDX

2001 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,195 mi
Last recorded11,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 11,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake lever pivot seized (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 10,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working front system (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head bearings notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 8,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 8,337 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 6,127 miles

n/s o/s front forks have pitting/corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2012 4,129 miles

front brake starting to bind

front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 2,727 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 2,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 1,325 miles

tape on glass for beam image

Fail 30 Apr 2009 1,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 1,291 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 1,259 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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BU51 GDX is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,762 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 BU51 GDX, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 GDX is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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