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EF02 XCO

2002 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,408 mi
Last recorded41,408 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,408 miles

CHAIN & SPROCKETS WORN - TIGHT SPOT IN CHAIN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front SURFACE CRACKS ON FRONT TYRE

GEAR LINKAGE WORN

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute FRONT & REAR (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 41,102 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front & rear (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chain & sprockets worn - tight spot in chain

exhaust system corroded

gear linkage worn

surface cracks on front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2024 34,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 34,281 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,894 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,780 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,966 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 21,911 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front side light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2009

front tyre low on tread

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 5,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,443 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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EF02 XCO is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF02 XCO, 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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EF02 XCO is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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