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DLJ 87Y

1983 Suzuki DR125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,697 mi
Last recorded10,697 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 Suzuki DR12515,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 87Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 10,642 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.B1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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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DLJ 87Y is a 1983 Suzuki DR125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 15,616 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 DLJ 87Y, 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 43 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLJ 87Y registered?

DLJ 87Y is a 1983 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is DLJ 87Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLJ 87Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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