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LT02 SYY

2002 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,051 mi
Last recorded38,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 SYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,051 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2019 38,037 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cuts out when locked steering right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened above travel area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 21 Oct 2017

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing spindle pinch bolt (2.3.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion stanchion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion stanchion (2.3.8)

handlebars bent

Pass 19 May 2015 35,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

registration plate cracked

throttle action stiff

Fail 1 May 2015 35,516 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,097 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,261 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,120 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,012 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,359 miles

both front fork staunchions slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

on slight binding of front brake

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,167 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 27,167 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,307 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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LT02 SYY 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 62.5%.

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 LT02 SYY, 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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LT02 SYY is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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