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Y179 NAY

2001 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,486 mi
Last recorded28,486 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 NAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,941 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 9,227 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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Y179 NAY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y179 NAY, 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 Y179 NAY registered?

Y179 NAY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y179 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 NAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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