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LJ55 UWD

2005 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,681 mi
Last recorded19,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 19,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,968 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 16,968 miles

Central Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,799 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 16,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 14,826 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 12,546 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,733 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 10,718 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 9,714 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))

both front and rear tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 5,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 5,895 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 5,558 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front and rear tyers side wall has slight cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,938 miles

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

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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LJ55 UWD is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,477 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 LJ55 UWD, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 UWD registered?

LJ55 UWD is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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