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W259 HJO

2000 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,528 mi
Last recorded41,528 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 HJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 41,528 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,409 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 39,409 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 39,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (Min Thickness 4.5mm) Measured 3mm (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (Cracked) (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (Rear Brake Light Switch??) (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,391 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (On Minimum Limit) (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 30,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,990 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 16,990 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,122 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 14,122 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,343 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 8,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,229 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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W259 HJO is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W259 HJO, 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 W259 HJO registered?

W259 HJO is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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