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V561 FDL

1999 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 50,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Aug 2022 50,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front front mudguard missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,490 miles

General corrosion frame areas underneath

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,490 miles

Brake rod insecure Split pin missing from brake arm (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear mounting bolt insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Footrest insecure Both front footrest rubbers badly split (6.2.12 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak around carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Swingarm corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion frame areas underneath

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,290 miles

Offside Front bolt missing m/cly side

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,904 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 32,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,105 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 27,912 miles

Advise front and rear brake service

Advise new no plate

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 27,912 miles

Advise front and rear brake service

Advise new no plate

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 2,577 miles

Advise new no plate

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2011 24,263 miles

Advise no plate be changed

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 24,263 miles

Advise no plate be changed

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,431 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 21,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,228 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 6,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 6,025 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 3,829 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 3,829 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 24,955 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brakes noisy in operation

front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,955 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brakes noisy in operation

front brake binding slightly

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
Full Suzuki VL125 reliability report

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V561 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V561 FDL, 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 V561 FDL registered?

V561 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V561 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 FDL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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