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W892 BOA

2000 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,723 mi
Last recorded26,723 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki VL12513,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 BOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 26,723 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Front tyre starting to perish.

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,723 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Front tyre starting to perish.

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,702 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,702 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2008 15,696 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,587 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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W892 BOA is a 2000 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 13,597 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 W892 BOA, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W892 BOA is a 2000 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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