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WG05 YYW

2005 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,590 mi
Last recorded42,590 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki VL12512,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,590 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

circlip on chain slightly loose

rear indicators poorly fitted

slight play cush drive

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,787 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

play in cush drive

Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

play in cush drive

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,301 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,206 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

cush drive rubbers worn

sproket carrier bearing worn

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,860 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 30,860 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 30,858 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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
Full Suzuki VL125 reliability report

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WG05 YYW is a 2005 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WG05 YYW, 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 WG05 YYW registered?

WG05 YYW is a 2005 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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