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NK03 VDN

2003 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,908 mi
Last recorded17,908 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 17,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,502 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 17,451 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 16,782 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 13 May 2015 16,781 miles

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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 2 May 2014 15,258 miles

REAR BRAKE LINK HAS SOME DAMAGE AND RESTRICTED MOVEMENT

Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,255 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

FRONT TYRE DEFLATED

REAR TYRE DEFLATED

indicates brake effort disproportional to brake pedal effort

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,181 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,867 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 14,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 13,919 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 13,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 13,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,830 miles

check tyre pressures!!!

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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NK03 VDN is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NK03 VDN, 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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NK03 VDN is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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