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Y554 MCL

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,147 mi
Last recorded33,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 MCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 33,147 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

nearside rear footpeg damaged

nearside rear indicator damaged

Pass 1 May 2012 23,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 May 2011 18,164 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2011 18,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,510 miles

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 4 Oct 2007
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,281 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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Y554 MCL is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y554 MCL, 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 Y554 MCL registered?

Y554 MCL is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y554 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y554 MCL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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