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X899 KHB

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,036 mi
Last recorded13,036 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 KHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 13,036 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 13,036 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 12,985 miles

Both tyres are perishing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WALL IS PERISHING AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 12,928 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WALL IS PERISHING AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,718 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 12,718 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,719 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,035 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,107 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 10,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre is slightly perished

rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,508 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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X899 KHB is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X899 KHB, 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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X899 KHB is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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