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Y862 RTU

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,082 mi
Last recorded16,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 RTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 16,082 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,496 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,597 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

throttle stiff

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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Y862 RTU is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y862 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y862 RTU?

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What year was Y862 RTU registered?

Y862 RTU is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y862 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 RTU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y862 RTU have outstanding finance?

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