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LJ54 EKH

2004 Suzuki VL125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

22,735 mi
Last recorded22,735 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,228 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake component inadequately mounted brake disc fouling brake caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play in sprocket carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pedal pivot pin (1.1.15 (b))

gear change lever pivot worn

Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,228 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake component inadequately mounted brake disc fouling brake caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play in sprocket carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pedal pivot pin (1.1.15 (b))

gear change lever pivot worn

Pass 2 Feb 2018 21,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 21,039 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,212 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 17,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,035 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired held with tape. still secure (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated backwards

front brake caliper lower boot rubber has end missing, but is still located. caliper is secure

front tyre wall cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2015 15,035 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired held with tape. still secure (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated backwards

front brake caliper lower boot rubber has end missing, but is still located. caliper is secure

front tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,798 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 13,852 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,642 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 13,641 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 12,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 12,182 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 9,218 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 7,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,645 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,211 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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LJ54 EKH is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LJ54 EKH, 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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LJ54 EKH is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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