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DK03 MXH

2003 Suzuki VL125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,390 mi
Last recorded52,390 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 MXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 52,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 49,421 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 49,421 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Central Front Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,432 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 48,432 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,945 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,708 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,983 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,983 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,980 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,792 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 29,792 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 May 2006 29,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre 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
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DK03 MXH is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DK03 MXH, 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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What year was DK03 MXH registered?

DK03 MXH is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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