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YC05 VLW

2005 Suzuki UH125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,515 mi
Last recorded23,515 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki UH12511,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelUH125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 23,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded Light pitting to stanchions - light misting of oil. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 17,477 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

brake hose in sleeves

Fail 29 Apr 2020 17,477 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated catching front mud guard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

brake hose in sleeves

Fail 23 Aug 2018 17,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,464 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,861 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 15,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,591 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,733 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,737 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki UH125?

Based on 7,026 MOT tests across 856 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,174
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 334
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 285
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 224
Headlamp aim too high 132
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
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YC05 VLW is a 2005 Suzuki UH125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki UH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 11,681 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 UH125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC05 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki UH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki UH125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC05 VLW registered?

YC05 VLW is a 2005 Suzuki UH125, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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