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WX04 FCA

2004 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,957 mi
Last recorded40,957 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki VL12511,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 FCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 40,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 38,030 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 38,022 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,352 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,487 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,177 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 24,174 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,197 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 21,981 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,755 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 18,559 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,214 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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WX04 FCA is a 2004 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 WX04 FCA, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX04 FCA registered?

WX04 FCA is a 2004 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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