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HW02 FLA

2002 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013
Fail 30 May 2013 35,328 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,322 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,578 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 32,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,818 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,818 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2005 15,560 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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HW02 FLA is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW02 FLA, 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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HW02 FLA is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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