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W538 XTU

2000 Suzuki UC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,145 mi
Last recorded20,145 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki UC1259,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 XTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelUC125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,136 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 18,418 miles

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

Front position lamp not working

OS mirror not fitted

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,418 miles

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

Front position lamp not working

OS mirror not fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,924 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 15,862 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,247 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,015 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,570 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 5,536 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,432 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki UC125?

Based on 2,089 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 24
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W538 XTU is a 2000 Suzuki UC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki UC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 9,105 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 UC125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W538 XTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki UC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki UC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W538 XTU registered?

W538 XTU is a 2000 Suzuki UC125, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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