MOT Status
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31,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip missing Both grips are metal with spiked ends and no grip surface (2.2.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front brake requires service
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front brakes require service
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL125?
Based on 18,629 MOT tests across 1,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W182 BOV is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 W182 BOV, 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 W182 BOV registered?
W182 BOV is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 9 June 2000.
Is W182 BOV safe to buy?
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