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OU05 GWC

2005 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,180 mi
Last recorded34,180 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 GWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 34,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 34,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle slightly sticking

Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 33,336 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Forks excessively corroded Really badly pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals slightly deteriorated

Front tyre starting to perish in between treads

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 30,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 26,209 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators slightly fast

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre Pershing on sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,086 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre Pershing on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 18,425 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,604 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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OU05 GWC is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,477 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 OU05 GWC, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU05 GWC registered?

OU05 GWC is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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