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Y268 HGY

2001 Suzuki VL125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,625 mi
Last recorded21,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 HGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 21,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre 16 years old

Rear tyre 17 years old

Pass 21 May 2024 21,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 21,491 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 21,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,155 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 21,153 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 19,608 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear suspension converted into the rigid type

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,896 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,376 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 16,361 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

no numberplate light fited.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 505 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,645 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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Y268 HGY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y268 HGY, 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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Y268 HGY is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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