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Y883 NLD

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

23,487 mi
Last recorded23,487 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 NLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 23,462 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 23,439 miles

Rear Brake component insecure brake plate anchor arm (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 23,310 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 23,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 23,183 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 16,313 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 13,471 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,513 miles

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

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

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

front shock absorber dust seal cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2006 9,751 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 9,751 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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Y883 NLD is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y883 NLD, 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 Y883 NLD registered?

Y883 NLD is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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