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W317 OKY

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,179 mi
Last recorded28,179 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 OKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 28,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 28,179 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 27,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 25,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 21,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 20,625 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 19,725 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,950 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 16,950 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 16,848 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 16,848 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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W317 OKY is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W317 OKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W317 OKY registered?

W317 OKY is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 16 July 2000.

Is W317 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 OKY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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