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OU04 FBV

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,686 mi
Last recorded12,686 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 FBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 12,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 11,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 11,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 9,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 8,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 4,566 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 4,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake lever cannot be applied smoothly

Pass 5 Jun 2020 2,991 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 625 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 544 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 544 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2011 411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 400 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 FBV is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBV, 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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What year was OU04 FBV registered?

OU04 FBV is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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