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LJ04 LPL

2004 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,037 mi
Last recorded49,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 LPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,037 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror missing

Fail 7 Jul 2021 49,019 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror missing

clutch slightly stiff in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,112 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 46,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 37,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,935 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 33,935 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working O/S REAR INDICATOR NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS BELOW 1MM (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 29,705 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,677 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,513 miles

front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,086 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 11,489 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,783 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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LJ04 LPL is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ04 LPL, 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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LJ04 LPL is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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