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X685 OOY

2001 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,244 mi
Last recorded9,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 OOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 9,244 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight roughness in front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,579 miles

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

Front brake leaver damaged

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2023 16,579 miles

Brake excessively binding foot brake leaver stiff (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever pivot excessively tight foot (1.1.1 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released foot brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake leaver damaged

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2022 11,931 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of frame, lower headstock. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 10,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 9,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing pinch bolt was missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,257 miles

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

slight pitting to front forks

Pass 23 Jun 2015 3,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,255 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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X685 OOY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,762 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 X685 OOY, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X685 OOY registered?

X685 OOY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X685 OOY safe to buy?

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