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W379 VLR

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

32,734 mi
Last recorded32,734 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 VLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 32,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 32,743 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,497 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 30,497 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 29,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,279 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,181 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,494 miles

Rear Number plate has large crack forming vertically, but is still secure

Fail 16 Aug 2017 22,371 miles

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey exhaust down pipe where it joins silencer badly cracked and is blowing excessively (7.1.1b)

Rear Number plate has large crack forming vertically, but is still secure

Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,039 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,741 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2013 15,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 15,138 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 14,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre Has 'Nail' in it....

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,219 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 10,211 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,305 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 8,296 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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W379 VLR 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 60.9%.

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 W379 VLR, 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 W379 VLR registered?

W379 VLR is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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