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WU53 BUF

2003 Suzuki Rv 125 K3

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,627 mi
Last recorded48,627 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Rv 125 K311,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelRv 125 K3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,627 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,956 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,534 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 39,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 36,911 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 36,911 miles

Offside Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,450 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 32,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,370 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 22,370 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 18,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,348 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 14,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 12,860 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,001 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 8,001 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,498 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Rv 125 K3?

Based on 1,930 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
622
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Drive chain excessively loose 24
Drive chain worn to excess 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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WU53 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Rv 125 K3 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Rv 125 K3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 11,282 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 Rv 125 K3 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU53 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Rv 125 K3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Rv 125 K3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU53 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Rv 125 K3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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