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V516 BNH

1999 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,186 mi
Last recorded16,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 BNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 16,186 miles

Rear light lens missing but red bulb fitted

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 15,886 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 15,873 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective tank damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly ticking over to fast (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,369 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 15,369 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 14,859 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 14,859 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,067 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 14,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 13,582 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2014 13,511 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2014 13,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

exhaust damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,282 miles

Horn in-secure.

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 12,282 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn insecure .

Pass 12 Nov 2012 11,205 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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V516 BNH is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V516 BNH, 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 V516 BNH registered?

V516 BNH is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 20 November 1999.

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