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W987 TPW

2000 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,098 mi
Last recorded24,098 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 TPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 24,098 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 24,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 23,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,653 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,677 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 9,559 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,753 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,617 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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W987 TPW is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W987 TPW, 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 W987 TPW registered?

W987 TPW is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W987 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W987 TPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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