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WX53 JUW

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,464 mi
Last recorded15,464 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 JUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 15,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT FORKS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 15,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 14,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 14,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 14,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

The clutch cable action is very stiff

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 14,631 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 14,631 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking The fuel tap is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged front tyre side wall split with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Rear tyre side wall split with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 14,363 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 14,359 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,443 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 13,443 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

front forks surface pitting

Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,292 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 11,292 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 9,543 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake sticking on slightly.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 7,439 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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WX53 JUW is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 10,943 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 WX53 JUW, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 JUW is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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