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Y462 UKM

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,588 mi
Last recorded27,588 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 UKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,588 miles

Exhaust noisy Noisy Exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 27,588 miles

Exhaust noisy Noisy Exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,262 miles

Front Crack within the tyre tread.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,401 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Both front shock fork dust covers starting to perish (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Front master cylinder, 1 top screw missing but lid tight and not showing any signs of a leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 24,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest missing Footrest present,circlip missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength Front brake pads (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest missing Footrest present, circlip missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 23,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 20,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,121 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,104 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,885 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 17,871 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 15,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 13,837 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 11,782 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 10,075 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
Full Suzuki VL125 reliability report

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Y462 UKM is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y462 UKM, 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 Y462 UKM registered?

Y462 UKM is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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