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R140 VLL

1997 Suzuki GS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,344 mi
Last recorded26,344 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS12516,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 VLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,344 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,344 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 26,339 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,847 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

slight perish marks in front tyre

trials tyre fitted to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,847 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

slight perish marks in front tyre

trials tyre fitted to rear

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 32,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 32,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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R140 VLL is a 1997 Suzuki GS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 16,612 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 GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R140 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R140 VLL registered?

R140 VLL is a 1997 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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