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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dr125sm

17 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 17 Suzuki Dr125sm vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr125sm has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,726 miles.

17
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
1,665
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dr125sm problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr125sm MOT tests:

  • Other52%
  • Steering12%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Suzuki Dr125sm pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31883%
41872%
51872%
61580%
71471%
81765%
91369%
10580%
11978%
12475%
13956%
14367%
15367%

Fuel types: Petrol (17)

Most common Suzuki Dr125sm MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr125sm MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
  4. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  6. Chain guard missing (8 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
  8. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  11. Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  13. Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  15. Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (4 times)

Suzuki Dr125sm pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 12 58% 19,116
2011 1 4 75% 13,077
2010 3 23 74% 26,352
2009 9 84 76% 19,138
2008 3 23 65% 11,618

Suzuki Dr125sm reliability FAQ

Across 17 Suzuki Dr125sm vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr125sm MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Suzuki Dr125sm in our data has covered around 18,726 miles.

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