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W463 ULO

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,926 mi
Last recorded39,926 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 ULO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 39,926 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced indicators dim and not flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Brake component inadequately mounted split pin missing rear brake plate (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess play in rear sprocket carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess chain bent and running out of alignment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork yoke modification unsafe fork brace missing(mudgaurd) (2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever pulls to bar (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel on rear pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping in rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected not returning and hangs up on turning of bars (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak (small) from n/s engine

rear light wires not secure(attached to rear mudgaurd)

Pass 31 Aug 2024 39,233 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 39,233 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,245 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Rear brake pedal bent

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,189 miles

little reserve travel on front brake lever

Fail 27 Apr 2022 34,188 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs up on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front forks stiff in operation

little reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 30,009 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,226 miles

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

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

Front brake lever has lots of travel

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake lever has lots of travel

cush drive worn

tick over fast

Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,473 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 24,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,729 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure bolt holding fuel tank insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective handle bars hitting fuel tank (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff in operating (6.2.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel leaking on ht lead which could ignite (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever attachment bolt insecure (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort Front brake grabs sharply when applied. (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,080 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 15,621 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 13,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,468 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 13,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,971 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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W463 ULO 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 69.6%.

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 W463 ULO, 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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W463 ULO is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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