MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr125 sm
11 vehicles · 93 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Suzuki Dr125 sm vehicles and 93 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr125 sm has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,081 miles.
11
Vehicles
93
MOT tests
1,703
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr125 sm problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr125 sm MOT tests:
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Other58%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Body & structure11%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Identification & plates4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Suzuki Dr125 sm pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 73% |
| 4 | 15 | 60% |
| 5 | 9 | 67% |
| 6 | 14 | 64% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Suzuki Dr125 sm MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr125 sm MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
Suzuki Dr125 sm pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 15,968 |
| 2010 | 3 | 22 | 86% | 16,605 |
| 2009 | 6 | 54 | 67% | 14,095 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 15,533 |
Suzuki Dr125 sm reliability FAQ
Across 11 Suzuki Dr125 sm vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr125 sm MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Suzuki Dr125 sm in our data has covered around
15,081 miles.
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