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YD08 NBE

2008 Suzuki VL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,796 mi
Last recorded18,796 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki VL12510,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 18,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 18,339 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 16,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,440 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 16,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 13,617 miles

Front brake slightly stiff ,through lack of use. Needs cleaning or use.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 13,617 miles

Front brake slightly stiff ,through lack of use. Needs cleaning or use.

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,037 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 9,037 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 4,735 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,735 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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YD08 NBE is a 2008 Suzuki VL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 10,081 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 YD08 NBE, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 NBE registered?

YD08 NBE is a 2008 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YD08 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 NBE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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