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Y917 COE

2001 Suzuki VL125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,564 mi
Last recorded31,564 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 COE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 31,564 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 31,564 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 30,053 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Centre clutch lever bent

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

throttle cable broken

Fail 21 Apr 2016 30,053 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

throttle cable broken

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,458 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2007 13,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever bent

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,311 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever bent

Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,949 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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Y917 COE is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y917 COE, 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 Y917 COE registered?

Y917 COE is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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