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W137 VLT

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,967 mi
Last recorded18,967 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 VLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,432 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 18,111 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 16,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,786 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 13,763 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,415 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 13,197 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 11,503 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 11,513 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 7,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,677 miles

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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W137 VLT is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 13,597 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 W137 VLT, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W137 VLT registered?

W137 VLT is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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