MOT Status
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20,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Cracking on tyre sidewall
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Cracking on tyre sidewall
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly Hanging up (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Drive chain has two locking devices fitted
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Slight cracking on rear tyre side wall
Drive chain has two locking devices fitted.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord visible with use of blunt instrument. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain has two locking devices fitted.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain has two horseshoe locking devices
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain has two horseshoe locking devices
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK53 DLE is a 2003 Suzuki VL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2003 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 10,943 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 YK53 DLE, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YK53 DLE registered?
YK53 DLE is a 2003 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is YK53 DLE safe to buy?
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