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DK51 JVM

2001 Suzuki GS125ES

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

12,804 mi
Last recorded12,804 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS125ES17,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 JVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125ES
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 12,804 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

no rear pegs fitted does have hand held

play in rear cush drive

Fail 9 Apr 2025 12,799 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handle bars slightly bent (2.4 (a))

no rear foot pegs fitted , does have hand held

play in rear cush drive

Pass 11 Jun 2022 11,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 18,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 17,975 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,301 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 17,301 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 16,871 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,591 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 16,591 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 16,586 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,410 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,029 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,029 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,017 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,624 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125ES?

Based on 4,085 MOT tests across 566 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
924
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 70
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 59
Drive chain worn to excess 55
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DK51 JVM is a 2001 Suzuki GS125ES in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GS125ES models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 17,082 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 GS125ES fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK51 JVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125ES typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GS125ES is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK51 JVM registered?

DK51 JVM is a 2001 Suzuki GS125ES, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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