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BU53 FKM

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,513 mi
Last recorded13,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 13,513 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,360 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 11,010 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NOISY

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

Offside Front Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 11,010 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NOISY

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 10,038 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (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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BU53 FKM is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU53 FKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 FKM registered?

BU53 FKM is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU53 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FKM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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