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X554 JLK

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,120 mi
Last recorded36,120 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 JLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 36,101 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 27,261 miles

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

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,981 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,846 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 16,846 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 15,543 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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X554 JLK is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X554 JLK, 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 X554 JLK registered?

X554 JLK is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X554 JLK safe to buy?

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