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WA03 HNW

2003 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,278 mi
Last recorded22,278 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 22,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 22,179 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 18,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,072 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2017

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,063 miles

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

slightly binding front brake

Pass 19 Jul 2013
Fail 4 May 2011 15,050 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

horn weak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 14,711 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,711 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 12,801 miles

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

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

front tyre perished and split

slight bind to front brake

Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,023 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,023 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 9,012 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,335 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 8,335 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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WA03 HNW is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 10,943 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 WA03 HNW, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA03 HNW is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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