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X169 AKU

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,852 mi
Last recorded34,852 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 AKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,507 miles

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

number plate cracked

pillion seat missing

Fail 4 Mar 2019 34,507 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

number plate cracked

pillion seat missing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 30,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,384 miles

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

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,853 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,853 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,838 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 24,838 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake very noisy advise a check over

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 14,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 9,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 9,687 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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X169 AKU is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 13,597 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 X169 AKU, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X169 AKU registered?

X169 AKU is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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