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YK53 DLE

2003 Suzuki VL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,874 mi
Last recorded20,874 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL12510,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 DLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 20,874 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 20,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 20,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 20,784 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 20,782 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 19,893 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 19,887 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 19,871 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 16,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 16,331 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 15,845 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,566 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 15,566 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,809 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 12,680 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 4,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 3,625 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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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.

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