Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Rv 125 K3 car check
Is the Suzuki Rv 125 K3 reliable? We analysed 1,930 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Rv 125 K3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, drive chain excessively loose and drive chain worn to excess. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Rv 125 K3.
Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Rv 125 K3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Rv 125 K3 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Rv 125 K3 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Rv 125 K3 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Rv 125 K3 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Rv 125 K3 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Rv 125 K3 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 385 | 83.6% | 6,311 | 11,480 | 19,565 |
| 2003 | 1,540 | 82.7% | 5,387 | 11,282 | 18,588 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Last?
Based on 158 Suzuki Rv 125 K3 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Rv 125 K3 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 Rv 125 K3
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 385 tests
82.7% MOT pass rate from 1,540 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Rv 125 K3 is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 385 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Rv 125 K3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Rv 125 K3 THIS CAR | 82.9% | 1,930 | 11,352 mi | 23 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 Cbr 125 R-d | 78.5% | 1,733 | 14,501 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Rv 125 K3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Rv 125 K3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 1,930 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Rv 125 K3 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (30 recorded failures), drive chain excessively loose (24), and drive chain worn to excess (20). 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 Rv 125 K3 owner drives around 622 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 Rv 125 K3 models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.