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Suzuki VL125

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 124 cc

Y297 BOCMOT history

Y297 BOC is a silver petrol Suzuki VL125 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 11,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
11,485 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 BOC
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 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 BOC was last recorded at 11,485 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,473 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,485 miles
  • 2008 – 10,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,485 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    11,485 miles
    Test number
    412346007977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail11,473 miles (+874)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,473 miles
    Test number
    689807787743
    • MajorDrive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • MajorDrive chain worn to excess rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake component insecure no locking nut on rear brake torque arm (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake has slight reserve travel

  3. Pass10,599 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,599 miles
    Test number
    121473978244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail10,549 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,549 miles
    Test number
    481288368239
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Questions about Y297 BOC

Does Y297 BOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 BOC is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y297 BOC?
The MOT on Y297 BOC is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 BOC done?
Y297 BOC was recorded at 11,485 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has Y297 BOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 BOC has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y297 BOC 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 Y297 BOC find?
Y297 BOC passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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