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FJ05 VBM

2005 Suzuki EN125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,913 mi
Last recorded19,913 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki EN12515,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 VBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelEN125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 19,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 16,496 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 16,496 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 14,968 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 14,968 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,227 miles

1/ front brake travel at limits

Pass 19 May 2011 7,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 7,754 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 6,410 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,066 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 5,054 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,409 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 1,409 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki EN125?

Based on 2,117 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,169
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Drive chain excessively loose 43
Drive chain worn to excess 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 33
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FJ05 VBM is a 2005 Suzuki EN125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki EN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 15,831 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 EN125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki EN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki EN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ05 VBM registered?

FJ05 VBM is a 2005 Suzuki EN125, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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