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Y254 PSL

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 PSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013

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

No chain guard fitted.

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013

No chain guard fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 22,861 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,776 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain guard missing

cush drive worn

gear lever loose on splines

Fail 7 Jun 2012 22,776 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain guard missing

cush drive worn

gear lever loose on splines

Fail 28 Mar 2012 22,769 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

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

front disc runout not tested

front wheel bearings not tested

front wheel runout not tested

rear wheel bearings not tested

rear wheel runout not tested

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

chainguard missing

front tyre tubeless on tubed rim!

gearlever loose on splines

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

chainguard missing

front tyre tubeless on tubed rim!

gearlever loose on splines

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,193 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

gear linkage retaining device

Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,193 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

gear linkage retaining device

Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,889 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

front brake is dragging slightly

rear chain guard is missing

rear cush drive rubber slightly worn

Fail 1 Apr 2006 14,665 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

chain guard is missing

front brake is dragging slightly

rear brake lever is dragging slightly

rear sprocket cush drive rubber is slightly worn

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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Y254 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 Y254 PSL, 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 Y254 PSL registered?

Y254 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y254 PSL safe to buy?

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