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OY53 VDN

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,579 mi
Last recorded27,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 27,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 27,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 26,911 miles

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

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

Rear cush drive rubbers worn

Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 26,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre 12 years old

Rear cush drive rubbers worn

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,492 miles

Rear Tyre Over 10 years Old and starting to crack

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,388 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 23,388 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,107 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,613 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2012
Pass 12 May 2011 15,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 13,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 13,546 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 11,752 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,903 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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OY53 VDN is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 OY53 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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OY53 VDN is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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