MOT reliability
Suzuki Vl 125
6 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Suzuki Vl 125 vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 125 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,068 miles.
6
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
2,494
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vl 125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 125 MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes17%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering6%
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Identification & plates4%
Suzuki Vl 125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Suzuki Vl 125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 125 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Clutch operation stiff (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Battery low in charge (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Suzuki Vl 125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 39,553 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 35,220 |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 20,827 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 8,674 |
Suzuki Vl 125 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Suzuki Vl 125 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 125 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Vl 125 in our data has covered around
26,068 miles.
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