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X983 NUB

2000 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

32,991 mi
Last recorded32,991 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 NUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 32,976 miles

Front Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 32,962 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,538 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 27,538 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,133 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 19,064 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,064 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,584 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front mudguard missing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 16,584 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front mudguard missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,747 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 14,726 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,876 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 11,876 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,403 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 10,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,991 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 9,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 9,042 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
Full Suzuki VL125 reliability report

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X983 NUB is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X983 NUB, 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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What year was X983 NUB registered?

X983 NUB is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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