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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:

  • Other58%
  • Brakes16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Steering9%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Suzuki Dr125 sm pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31173%
41560%
5967%
61464%
74100%
8667%
95100%
10875%
11683%
12560%
14450%
152100%
16450%

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:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  3. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
  4. Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
  5. Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (6 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
  7. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  9. Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
  10. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  12. Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)

Suzuki Dr125 sm pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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