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KV53 FZP

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,078 mi
Last recorded18,078 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 18,078 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 18,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 18,070 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 18,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 17,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,656 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 17,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,793 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 15,787 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 10,943 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front folks pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 8,365 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))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,360 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 8,131 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 8,131 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 7,549 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Slight front brake bind

Pass 24 May 2007 7,549 miles

Slight front brake bind

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
Full Suzuki VL125 reliability report

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KV53 FZP is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KV53 FZP, 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 KV53 FZP registered?

KV53 FZP is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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