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X896 GRE

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,050 mi
Last recorded11,050 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 GRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 11,050 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 10,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 10,474 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 10,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 10,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 10,258 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2013 10,245 miles

Both dust caps on front fork legs are slightly cracked

Front brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 May 2013 10,245 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Both dust caps on front fork legs are slightly cracked

Front brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2011 9,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 8,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,607 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 3,598 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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X896 GRE is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X896 GRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X896 GRE registered?

X896 GRE is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X896 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X896 GRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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