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W437 UGU

2000 Suzuki VL125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,751 mi
Last recorded19,751 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 19,751 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,697 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

~ Foot Rest rubbers slightly seteriated. ~ Front mudgard cracked. ~ Gear lever linkage pivot slightly worn. ~ Clutch lever pivot slightly worn.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 33,697 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

~ Foot Rest rubbers slightly seteriated. ~ Front mudgard cracked. ~ Gear lever linkage pivot slightly worn. ~ Clutch lever pivot slightly worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,289 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,831 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

N/S & O/S Riders Foot Rest Rubbers Missing

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2010

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,664 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 16,664 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,230 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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W437 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W437 UGU, 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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W437 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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