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DE02 OGC

2002 Suzuki VL125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front mudguard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 36,484 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front mudguard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 36,439 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front mudguard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 35,139 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 35,139 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,306 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,183 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 34,168 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 34,016 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,553 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 33,533 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 32,238 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,207 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 31,207 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,879 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 16,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 371 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 12,867 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,018 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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DE02 OGC is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,152 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 DE02 OGC, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE02 OGC registered?

DE02 OGC is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is DE02 OGC safe to buy?

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