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Y257 GDY

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,544 mi
Last recorded30,544 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 GDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 30,544 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 29,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 28,895 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 27,222 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 24,554 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Holed and slightly loud. (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 24,554 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 22,417 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 22,417 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 17,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 17,772 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,089 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 10,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 10,742 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 10,742 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2009 8,011 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 8,011 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 5,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 5,151 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 4,388 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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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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