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HW58 AXJ

2008 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VL12510,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 AXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 36,738 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 32,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,758 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 23,768 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired lens cracked & repaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 23,768 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired lens cracked & repaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 18,997 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 18,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 14,409 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 10,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 9,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 9,760 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 9,760 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Can see cords within cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever excessively worn lever bent to a position were operation is severely restricted (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake operation of front brake not progressively smooth, grabby in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 8,540 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 8,540 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 6,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 6,495 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 5,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 4,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 3,068 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 1,809 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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HW58 AXJ is a 2008 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 10,081 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 HW58 AXJ, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW58 AXJ registered?

HW58 AXJ is a 2008 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is HW58 AXJ safe to buy?

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