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X703 MSR

2000 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,719 mi
Last recorded19,719 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 MSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,719 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 19,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebars slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 18,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,297 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 18,297 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,477 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear rtegistration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,179 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 12,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 12,153 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,557 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 10,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,062 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 9,039 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 6,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 6,693 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 3,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,123 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 3,097 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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X703 MSR is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X703 MSR, 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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X703 MSR is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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