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Y466 GMB

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 GMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Handle bar is bent

Fail 7 Jul 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Handle bar is bent

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,367 miles

Nearside Front brake lever end missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,367 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake lever end missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 23,041 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 22,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,230 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,221 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,945 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 14,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 6,912 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 6,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 2,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 1,123 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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Y466 GMB is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y466 GMB, 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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Y466 GMB is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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