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LK03 YSF

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,384 mi
Last recorded27,384 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 27,384 miles

Both fork dust seals perished

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 26,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals perished

Fail 19 Sep 2023 26,761 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals perished

Pass 4 Oct 2022 24,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork Stanchions Corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork Stansions corroded & could cause oil leak.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 22,847 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork Stansions corroded & could cause oil leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,791 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 19,791 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 18,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,256 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2015
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,400 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 9,400 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 6,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,469 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 2,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 2,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 2,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 820 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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LK03 YSF is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK03 YSF, 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 LK03 YSF registered?

LK03 YSF is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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