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C151 FYB

1985 Suzuki DR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,948 mi
Last recorded27,948 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki DR12518,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 FYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 27,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 27,193 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlight mask converter fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,625 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight mask converter fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,861 miles

INDICATORS NOT FITTED

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2020 25,860 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

INDICATORS NOT FITTED

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,003 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 25,001 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,712 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front tyre slightly perished

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

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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C151 FYB is a 1985 Suzuki DR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 18,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C151 FYB, 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 41 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 C151 FYB registered?

C151 FYB is a 1985 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 2 December 1985.

Is C151 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 FYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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