SUZUKI VL 125 Y
Pass rate over time
The VL 125 Y's first-time pass rate has fallen 24.4 points since 2006, 85.4% to 61.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VL 125 Y passes first time 86.6% of the time; by 20k that's 56.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VL 125 Y
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
33 | 25.6 |
| brakes |
|
21 | 16.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
18 | 14 |
| steering and suspension |
|
18 | 14 |
| drive system |
|
17 | 13.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 4.7 |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 4.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 3.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 2.3 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 1.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VL 125 Y beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VL 125 Y.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (75.3% pass). Weakest: 1999 (64.8%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.