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Y889 UGP

2001 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

30,908 mi
Last recorded30,908 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 UGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 30,908 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 10 May 2024 30,908 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 30,816 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 29,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 26,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 24,064 miles

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

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

Front mudguard insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 24,042 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,993 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,474 miles

FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT RIM

front brake slightly binding

front stop lock repair

front wheel rim damage marks on rim

fuel tank damaged with poor repair

panels damaged

play noted in front headbearings

Fail 11 Jan 2013 21,466 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front stop lock repair

front brake slightly binding

fuel tank damaged with poor repair

panels damaged

play noted in front headbearings

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,099 miles

fuel tank damaged repair with filler

Fail 4 Jan 2012 20,094 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

fuel tank damaged repair with filler

Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,455 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel tank dented

Fail 28 Oct 2010 18,450 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel tank dented

offside mirror missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,217 miles

front tyre tread depth at 1.6mm

Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,614 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 13,602 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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Y889 UGP is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y889 UGP, 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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Y889 UGP is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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