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X493 AVV

2000 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,020 mi
Last recorded6,020 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 AVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 6,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 6,005 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 6,005 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,870 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. n/s fork dust seal slightly perished. (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. n/s fork leg slight pitting. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 5,870 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. n/s fork dust seal slightly perished. (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. n/s fork leg slight pitting. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 5,615 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front brake slightly binding .

front tyre slightly perished on side walls both sides .

rear tyre side walls slightly perished .

Pass 20 Sep 2013 4,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 4,717 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 4,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 4,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,393 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 4,393 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,064 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 4,064 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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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X493 AVV is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X493 AVV, 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 X493 AVV registered?

X493 AVV is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X493 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 AVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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