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LR02 KNY

2002 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,590 mi
Last recorded28,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 KNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,272 miles

exhaust is larger than fitted to a standard motorcycle

rear tyre is close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,002 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 19,997 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 16,587 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,587 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 14,435 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,254 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 12,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,931 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 10,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 5,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 3,270 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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LR02 KNY is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,152 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 LR02 KNY, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR02 KNY is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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