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V328 JFL

1999 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 JFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 42,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 41,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 40,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 39,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,066 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 38,066 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,189 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 28,373 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,912 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,806 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 18,600 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 15,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 16,346 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 16,290 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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V328 JFL is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V328 JFL, 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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V328 JFL is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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