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CN05 PMV

2005 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,721 mi
Last recorded32,721 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 PMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 32,721 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake torque arm securing nut missing split pin

Fail 22 Nov 2025 32,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel with pedal fully pressed, failed to lock rollers or achieve efficiency. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks open, does not return correctly (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil level appears to be very low, advise to check and top up as required

rear brake torque arm securing nut missing split pin

Pass 25 Nov 2024 25,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 24,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,338 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 24,338 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 24,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 24,012 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,455 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn on limit. (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 20,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn on limit. (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,087 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 16,087 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,358 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,358 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,631 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 10,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,966 miles

Has a positive marker on (DVLA) seriously damaged register.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,860 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 6,856 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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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CN05 PMV is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,477 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 CN05 PMV, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN05 PMV registered?

CN05 PMV is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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