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:
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Other52%
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Steering12%
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Body & structure12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Suzuki Dr125sm pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 83% |
| 4 | 18 | 72% |
| 5 | 18 | 72% |
| 6 | 15 | 80% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 17 | 65% |
| 9 | 13 | 69% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 9 | 56% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Suzuki Dr125sm MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr125sm MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Chain guard missing (8 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (4 times)
Suzuki Dr125sm pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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