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W965 WDL

2000 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,813 mi
Last recorded31,813 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 WDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 31,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 31,529 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,302 miles

dip beam, intermittent fault, recommend check

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,000 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,137 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 17,137 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,877 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 24,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,465 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,572 miles

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

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

front tyre cuts/tears not to cords

Fail 8 Mar 2011 21,572 miles

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

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

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

front tyre cuts/tears not to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2008

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2008

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,267 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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W965 WDL is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W965 WDL, 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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W965 WDL is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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