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J353 EMB

1991 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,422 mi
Last recorded24,422 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki DR12518,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 EMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,422 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 24,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,422 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 24,422 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 24,422 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,342 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,342 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,136 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 24,136 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,248 miles

end of front brake lever broken of.

rear tyre worn to limit.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,248 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

end of front brake lever broken of.

rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 20,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,786 miles

Number plate damaged but not insecure

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 16,786 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Number plate damaged but not insecure

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,446 miles

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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J353 EMB is a 1991 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 18,544 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 J353 EMB, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J353 EMB is a 1991 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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