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Y166 UGF

2001 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,579 mi
Last recorded9,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 UGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,579 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front brake binding slightly

rear brake at maximum adjustment

rear regestration plate cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2015 9,579 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front brake binding slightly

rear brake at maximum adjustment

rear regestration plate cracked

Fail 29 May 2014 8,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry [have lubricated]

front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2014 8,308 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry [have lubricated]

front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,263 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 6,263 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,946 miles

bolt missing from rear exhaust

rear tyre unevenly worn

slight bind to front brake

Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,944 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 3,944 miles

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

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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Y166 UGF is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y166 UGF, 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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What year was Y166 UGF registered?

Y166 UGF is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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