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Y799 OFW

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,043 mi
Last recorded34,043 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 OFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,574 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight free play sprocket carrier. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 24,504 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking in all positions (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 22,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,696 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,110 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre low pressure at time of test

front wheel difficult to turn by hand

oil level low

Fail 17 Aug 2013 20,110 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre low pressure at time of test

front wheel difficult to turn by hand

oil level low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,108 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

clutch cable slightly corroded

drive chain has a tight spot

drive chain slightly loose due to tight spot

front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 2 Aug 2012 18,108 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

bike does not idle

clutch cable slightly corroded

drive chain has a tight spot

drive chain slightly loose due to tight spot

front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,861 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 14,077 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust has temporary repair

number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,077 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust has temporary repair

number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 13,252 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,079 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 11,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 11,089 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 9,071 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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Y799 OFW is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y799 OFW, 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 Y799 OFW registered?

Y799 OFW is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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