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V247 JEG

1999 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,597 mi
Last recorded28,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 JEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 28,597 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear driving lights not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rear brake pedal not working> seized on rod attachment (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Chain guard insecure front chain cover missing(engine) (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component insecure split pin(locking devise )missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,720 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 26,720 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,366 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 21,098 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 12,881 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 12,881 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 10,124 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 10,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,250 miles

Clutch cable frayed gear box end

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2012 7,725 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 7,725 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 5,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 5,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,670 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,637 miles

both front fork seals slightly leaking but not affecting damping

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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V247 JEG 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 61.1%.

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 V247 JEG, 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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V247 JEG is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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