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DX05 BKD

2005 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,335 mi
Last recorded25,335 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 BKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 25,335 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 25,331 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 25,288 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust leak

Pass 16 Jan 2024 23,045 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 22,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 22,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 22,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 22,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 22,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,058 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 22,058 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,605 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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DX05 BKD is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX05 BKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 BKD registered?

DX05 BKD is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is DX05 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 BKD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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