Suzuki VL 125 Y
Real ownership data from 207 UK VL 125 Y motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 125 Y problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 12.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.4% |
| Other | fail | 3.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VL 125 Y mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 22 | 11,813 mi | 452 | 78.57% |
| 2000 | 121 | 14,712 mi | 907 | 76.19% |
| 1999 | 61 | 18,756 mi | 606 | 68.6% |
VL 125 Y questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 125 Y?
Across 207 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 125 Y?
The median Suzuki VL 125 Y in the UK has covered 15,421 miles, and typically rides about 734 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,414 and 19,993 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 125 Y reliable?
74.02% of Suzuki VL 125 Y MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.97 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 207 Suzuki VL 125 Y motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.