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W691 UMY

2000 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,549 mi
Last recorded17,549 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 UMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 17,549 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 17,374 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 16,792 miles

Direction indicator missing both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 14,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 13,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 13,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,138 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 8,138 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 5,662 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

f/tyre slightly perrished

h/bars slightly bent

rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 5,272 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre slightle perrished

rear tyre slightle perrished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 4,747 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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W691 UMY is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W691 UMY, 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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W691 UMY is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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