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W246 YGK

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

25,707 mi
Last recorded25,707 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 YGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,707 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,707 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 25,542 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,740 miles

Gear linkage pivot worn.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,740 miles

Gear linkage pivot worn.

Pass 29 May 2014 23,449 miles

battery over charging

Fail 16 May 2014 23,431 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,088 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 23,088 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,230 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2011 22,230 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2009 20,222 miles

slight wear in cush drive

Fail 23 May 2009 20,106 miles

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

slight wear in cush drive

Pass 30 May 2008 14,771 miles

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

slight wear in cush drive

Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,699 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,789 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 8,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,517 miles

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

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

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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W246 YGK is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W246 YGK, 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 W246 YGK registered?

W246 YGK is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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