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Y929 DJO

2001 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,011 mi
Last recorded1,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VL12512,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 DJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 1,011 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 1,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 357 miles

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019
Pass 12 May 2018 37,200 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,140 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 34,136 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,196 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 29,196 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,811 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 22,811 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 16,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,493 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 15,493 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 11,687 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,531 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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Y929 DJO is a 2001 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y929 DJO, 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

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What year was Y929 DJO registered?

Y929 DJO is a 2001 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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