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X617 HLC

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,154 mi
Last recorded47,154 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 HLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 47,154 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,896 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front front mudguard missing

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 32,896 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 32,896 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 31,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 30,702 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Fail 9 Sep 2017 30,702 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

front mudguard missing

Fail 9 Jul 2015

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,007 miles

slit pin missing rear brake stay bar

Fail 22 Apr 2014

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

slit pin missing rear brake stay bar

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,434 miles

Chain guard rear mounting screw loose

Cracking to front tyre

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front mudguard mounting bolt missing

Front sprocket cover screw missing

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Offside front footrest mounting pin clip missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear brake torque arm,rear nut loose

Fail 26 Apr 2011 9,434 miles

Chain guard rear mounting screw loose

Cracking to front tyre

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front mudguard mounting bolt missing

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front sprocket cover screw missing

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Offside front footrest mounting pin clip missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear brake torque arm,rear nut loose

Pass 4 May 2010 3,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 2,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,385 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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X617 HLC is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X617 HLC, 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 X617 HLC registered?

X617 HLC is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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