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Y133 BWP

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,123 mi
Last recorded14,123 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 BWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 14,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 14,123 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose and needs oil on chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 12,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 10,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 9,653 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Chain adjustment (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 9,653 miles

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing Brake arm split pin missing. (3.2.A1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Chain adjustment (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 9,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,672 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 4,672 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 2,089 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 2,089 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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Y133 BWP is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y133 BWP, 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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Y133 BWP is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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