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OU04 EBV

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,750 mi
Last recorded34,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 EBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 34,750 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front play in clutch lever pivot

Offside Front Lower Rear brake pedal bent but can still be applied.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,953 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

clutch cable stiff and snatchy

Pass 24 Jul 2021 29,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 29,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 28,509 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,856 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

engine idle slightly high

Fail 14 Apr 2014 23,802 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,607 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 23,607 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,463 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 21,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,549 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 20,549 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,036 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 5,630 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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OU04 EBV is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU04 EBV, 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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OU04 EBV is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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