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WA05 EDJ

2005 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 EDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 41,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 41,969 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,506 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,054 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 37,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 33,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing torque arm (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,434 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 30,434 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 May 2015 26,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 26,037 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 21,928 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2014 21,928 miles

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 16,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 15,317 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2012 15,317 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 10,918 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2010 7,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 1,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 1,357 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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WA05 EDJ is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,477 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 WA05 EDJ, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA05 EDJ registered?

WA05 EDJ is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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