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DG52 OSR

2003 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,060 mi
Last recorded18,060 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,060 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery cover missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Left hand switch gear is slightly loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear position lamp LED, up to half not working

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 18,060 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery cover missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Left hand switch gear is slightly loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear position lamp LED, up to half not working

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 18,060 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 15,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 15,805 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Footrest insecure worn (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose cush drive\sprocket carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudgaurd loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 13,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 13,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,942 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki VL125 reliability report

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DG52 OSR is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG52 OSR, 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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DG52 OSR is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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