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E658 VMW

1987 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Suzuki DR12519,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 28,900 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute failure applies to all indicators both sides (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on tail lamp not working (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing missing and not the correct colour (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. wheel lifts off the floor when tested (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated manifold clamp cracked but holding exhaust ok (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre has worn uneven

Fail 24 May 2013 27,985 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 278,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 16 May 2012 278,779 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 16 May 2011 27,802 miles

No Front or Rear Indicators Fitted at Time of Test

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 May 2011 27,802 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

No Front or Rear Indicators Fitted at Time of Test

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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E658 VMW is a 1987 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,575 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 E658 VMW, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E658 VMW is a 1987 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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