MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated oil from leaking fork seal (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released via rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated Holed and slightly loud. (7.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated Holed and slightly loud. (7.1.1a)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear brake arm pinch bolt loose. (6.2.1h)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Registration plate deteriorated CRACKED (6.3.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VL125?
Based on 18,629 MOT tests across 1,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y257 GDY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y257 GDY, 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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Y257 GDY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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