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BU53 FLH

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

7,130 mi
Last recorded7,130 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 7,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 7,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 7,105 miles

Front Stop lamp not working handle bar brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working in-op front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake leaver bent

Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 6,973 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected THROTLE AFFECTED WHEN TURNING LEFT (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 6,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 6,809 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 6,809 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 6,809 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,816 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre has slight cracking in tyre tread

rear tyre has slight cracking in tyre tread

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 5,157 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre has slight cracking

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2018 5,147 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre has slight cracking

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Nearside excessive oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 4,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,419 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,530 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 2,821 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 14 Nov 2013 2,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 2,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 2,754 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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BU53 FLH is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FLH, 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 BU53 FLH registered?

BU53 FLH is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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