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A998 CBL

1984 Suzuki DR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,834 mi
Last recorded9,834 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Suzuki DR12513,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA998 CBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 9,834 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 9,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR125?

Based on 4,473 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
734
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain worn to excess 84
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 63
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A998 CBL is a 1984 Suzuki DR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 13,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR125 fails its MOT is drive chain worn to excess, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A998 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A998 CBL registered?

A998 CBL is a 1984 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 11 April 1984.

Is A998 CBL safe to buy?

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