Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 car check
Is the Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 reliable? We analysed 3,128 real MOT tests across 412 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, wheel bearings have excessive free play and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9.
Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 185 | 71.4% | 8,003 | 14,054 | 19,936 |
| 2010 | 624 | 76.8% | 7,435 | 12,178 | 17,192 |
| 2009 | 1,584 | 74.5% | 7,695 | 12,399 | 19,266 |
| 2008 | 649 | 72.6% | 7,603 | 12,765 | 19,624 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Last?
Based on 412 Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.8% MOT pass rate from 624 tests
71.4% MOT pass rate from 185 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.8% across 624 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 THIS CAR | 74.5% | 3,128 | 12,628 mi | 18 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Honda Rebel | 79.5% | 2,253 | 17,345 mi | 41 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.5% across 3,128 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (75 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (65), and drive chain excessively loose (62). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 owner drives around 1,319 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Dr 125 Sm K9 models stay on UK roads for around 18 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.