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W448 GFC

2000 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,551 mi
Last recorded36,551 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 GFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,551 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

only firing on one cylinder

Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,251 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 35,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2018 35,870 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 35,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding slightly

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 May 2017 35,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 33,965 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handle bars bent.

Rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 May 2016 33,956 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handle bars bent.

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 May 2015 31,075 miles

After market exhaust installed

Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,056 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear foot brake pedal excesive

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,588 miles

Aftermarket exhaust installed

Fail 10 Mar 2014 27,587 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,610 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,610 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,818 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,816 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 17,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 10,229 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 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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W448 GFC is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Silver 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 W448 GFC, 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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W448 GFC is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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