MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing ()
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Chain guard missing ()
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL125?
Based on 18,629 MOT tests across 1,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V173 MFM is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V173 MFM, 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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What year was V173 MFM registered?
V173 MFM is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 October 1999.
Is V173 MFM safe to buy?
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