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NC03 PET

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,295 mi
Last recorded33,295 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 PET
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 33,295 miles

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

rear drive sprocket worn

Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 31,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 28,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,190 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 27,190 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,645 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members fork bushes (2.3.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,645 miles

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members fork bushes (2.3.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,843 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,843 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,543 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,358 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,357 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,905 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 16,905 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,615 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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NC03 PET is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC03 PET, 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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NC03 PET is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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