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Suzuki VL125

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 124 cc

Y218 GAXMOT history

Y218 GAX is a silver petrol Suzuki VL125 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 19,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
19,586 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 GAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
VL125
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 GAX was last recorded at 19,586 miles on 12 May 2023, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,108 miles · 12 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
1,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 19,586 miles
  • 2020 – 18,108 miles
  • 2018 – 18,101 miles
  • 2017 – 16,261 miles
  • 2016 – 12,705 miles
  • 2015 – 10,810 miles
  • 2014 – 7,124 miles
  • 2009 – 7,120 miles
  • 2007 – 2,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,586 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    19,586 miles
    Test number
    510236341704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,108 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    18,108 miles
    Test number
    162334063857
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail18,101 miles (+1,840)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,101 miles
    Test number
    755553964849
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass16,261 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    720477695533
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  5. Fail16,257 miles (+3,552)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,257 miles
    Test number
    135333178004
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  6. Pass12,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,705 miles
    Test number
    651686440729
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  7. Fail12,705 miles (+1,895)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,705 miles
    Test number
    353030579861
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  8. Pass10,810 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    10,810 miles
    Test number
    377889945082
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  9. Fail10,767 miles (+3,643)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,767 miles
    Test number
    257212645088
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  10. Pass7,124 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    7,124 miles
    Test number
    765617534044
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Fail7,120 miles (+4,554)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,120 miles
    Test number
    242791759053
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Fail2,566 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,566 miles
    Test number
    184431997149
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  13. Pass2,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    2,566 miles
    Test number
    881271197105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Questions about Y218 GAX

Does Y218 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 GAX expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 GAX?
The MOT on Y218 GAX expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 GAX done?
Y218 GAX was recorded at 19,586 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 1,075 miles a year.
Has Y218 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 GAX has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y218 GAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 GAX find?
Y218 GAX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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