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WJ52 JHK

2002 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,811 mi
Last recorded56,811 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki VL12513,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 JHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 56,771 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swingarm front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 53,884 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 51,596 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,855 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear seat missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 48,850 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,768 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,768 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,477 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 48,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,623 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,196 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,494 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,494 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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WJ52 JHK is a 2002 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ52 JHK, 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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WJ52 JHK is a 2002 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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