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W948 VNY

2000 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,597 mi
Last recorded13,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 VNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 13,597 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,585 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 8,583 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,447 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 6,447 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,172 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 15,172 miles

Front 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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W948 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W948 VNY, 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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What year was W948 VNY registered?

W948 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W948 VNY safe to buy?

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