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BX04 HME

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,299 mi
Last recorded29,299 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 HME
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 29,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 22,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,263 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front fork legs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2021 19,184 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 19,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 16,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 14,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 12,989 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 12,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 11,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,149 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 10,407 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2009 9,103 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 9,103 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 3,927 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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BX04 HME is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX04 HME, 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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BX04 HME is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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