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WX53 ZZU

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

21,182 mi
Last recorded21,182 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 21,182 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 21,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 21,175 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,268 miles

Oil leak sump plug ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,266 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 182 miles

headlamp failure when moving from lock to lock

odometer reading unable to be confirmed as read out is locked on trip

Fail 5 Aug 2015 182 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

headlamp failure when moving from lock to lock

odometer reading unable to be confirmed as read out is locked on trip

Pass 31 May 2014 12,760 miles

Front Tyre Starting To Perish

Pass 31 May 2013 11,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 11,441 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,107 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 7,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,108 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 ZZU 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 ZZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 ZZU registered?

WX53 ZZU is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WX53 ZZU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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