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LF04 DLE

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 DLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,106 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 64,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,161 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 54,161 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,034 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,002 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 36,002 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 27,212 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 27,206 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,037 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,028 miles

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

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

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

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

drive chain almost at end of adjustment,would advise new chain and sprocket kit.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,337 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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LF04 DLE is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 LF04 DLE, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF04 DLE registered?

LF04 DLE is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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