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Y486 GMB

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,472 mi
Last recorded16,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 GMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,472 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 16,456 miles

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)

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))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 14,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,074 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 11,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,662 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 3,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 2,921 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

advise some brake noise when rear brake applied on roller brake tester

Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,498 miles

advise that front whhel bearings have very slight rumble indication of dry front whhel bearing and should be replaced as soon as possible. †Tyres pressures low as felt on brake tester.

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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Y486 GMB is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y486 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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What year was Y486 GMB registered?

Y486 GMB is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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