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CF03 EKL

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,691 mi
Last recorded39,691 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 EKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 39,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,180 miles

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

Exhaust Noisy.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,968 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 37,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,953 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on right lock (6.2.1f)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,223 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,645 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,455 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,139 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,749 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,709 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,782 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,563 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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CF03 EKL is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CF03 EKL, 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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CF03 EKL is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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