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X954 CHB

2000 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

18,939 mi
Last recorded18,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 CHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 18,939 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake lever does not operate brake light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 17,895 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2024 16,631 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 15,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 14,977 miles

Front Tyre slight perishing in side wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 13,658 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 30,526 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 29,782 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 29,776 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 28,804 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,283 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 16,264 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,117 miles

Centre Front Upper Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,570 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,570 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 8,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,582 miles

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

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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X954 CHB is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X954 CHB, 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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X954 CHB is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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