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V160 DGV

1999 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,564 mi
Last recorded48,564 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 DGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,564 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 1x (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 48,553 miles

Brake component insecure Torque Arm (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 1x (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,844 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 47,471 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 48,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,712 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 23,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,824 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 20,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,983 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 10,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,565 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 7,646 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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V160 DGV is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 15,175 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 V160 DGV, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V160 DGV is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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