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V511 JDW

1999 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

14,178 mi
Last recorded14,178 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 14,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 12,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 12,995 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,924 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 May 2010 8,900 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 8,900 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 7,917 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 7,917 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 7,911 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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V511 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V511 JDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V511 JDW registered?

V511 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V511 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 JDW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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