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Y299 FOD

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 FOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013
Fail 22 Mar 2013

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,548 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2009

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2009
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,717 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 14,717 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,343 miles
Fail 9 May 2006

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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Y299 FOD 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 58.3%.

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 Y299 FOD, 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 Y299 FOD registered?

Y299 FOD is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y299 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y299 FOD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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