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WJ02 HWN

2002 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 HWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,101 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,236 miles

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

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front wheel bearing rough when rotated

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 2 Aug 2021 51,213 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front wheel bearing rough when rotated

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,932 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake lever pivot worn

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 4 Aug 2018 47,579 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake lever pivot worn

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,134 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 36,134 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,256 miles

front fork legs pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

choke stuck on

o/s front fork leg pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

choke stuck on

o/s front fork leg pitted

rear number plate loose

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,615 miles

both tyres perishing badly

freeplay in rear wheel bearing

front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,659 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,659 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 850 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,969 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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WJ02 HWN is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,152 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 WJ02 HWN, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 HWN is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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