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W496 VGP

2000 Suzuki DR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR12515,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 VGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022 30,304 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch cable stiff

rear tyre under inflateded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,499 miles

tyres perished

Fail 2 Nov 2021 29,493 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 27,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride drive chain (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,321 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 26,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,059 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 25,059 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 22,123 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,123 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,333 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,240 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,240 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2008 17,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 6,610 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 6,610 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR125?

Based on 4,473 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
734
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain worn to excess 84
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 63
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W496 VGP is a 2000 Suzuki DR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 15,486 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 DR125 fails its MOT is drive chain worn to excess, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W496 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W496 VGP registered?

W496 VGP is a 2000 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W496 VGP safe to buy?

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