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FJ03 JGX

2003 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,084 mi
Last recorded20,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 JGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 20,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,739 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,508 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear brake noisey

Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear brake noisey

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,825 miles

choke stiff

exhaust corroded

rear brake noisey

thottle stiff

Fail 23 Aug 2011 18,819 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

choke stiff

exhaust corroded

rear brake noisey

thottle stiff

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,127 miles

exhaust corroding

rear brake nosie

rear light lens has had repair

throttle stiff

Fail 24 Aug 2010 15,127 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

exhaust corroding

rear brake nosie

rear light lens has had repair

throttle stiff

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,601 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,593 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,234 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 9,202 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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FJ03 JGX is a 2003 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 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 FJ03 JGX, 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 FJ03 JGX registered?

FJ03 JGX is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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