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DK51 KHM

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,390 mi
Last recorded24,390 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 KHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 24,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Fork dust seal perished

Nearside Riders footrest pivot worn

Offside Front Fork dust seal perished

Offside Riders footrest pivot worn

Fail 20 Dec 2024 24,364 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Fork dust seal perished

Nearside Riders footrest pivot worn

Offside Front Fork dust seal perished

Offside Riders footrest pivot worn

Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,291 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 23,236 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,176 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011

tick over high

Fail 25 Oct 2011

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

tick over high

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,437 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebars slightly bent but do not interfer with free movement

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,364 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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DK51 KHM is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,762 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 DK51 KHM, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK51 KHM is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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