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K870 VAD

1993 Suzuki RG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,155 mi
Last recorded36,155 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki RG12522,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 VAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG125
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 36,155 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 36,143 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 32,349 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Speedo assembly loose

Fail 9 May 2012 32,344 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Speedo assembly loose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,654 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,654 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear brake not locking rear wheel on roller brake test

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,270 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 17,420 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 50,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,163 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 37,315 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki RG125?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 68
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
Direction indicator not working 34
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K870 VAD is a 1993 Suzuki RG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki RG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 22,198 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 RG125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K870 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RG125 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki RG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K870 VAD is a 1993 Suzuki RG125, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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