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DS09 TSO

2009 Suzuki DR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

20,256 mi
Last recorded20,256 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki DR12512,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 TSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 20,256 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 20,256 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe at front master cylinder cracked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 17,685 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 17,685 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 14,183 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 14,183 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S fork seal oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Brake disc is warped - badly (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable incorrect rotation direction (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at silencer / down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Both front fork tubes badly corroded - will result in premature seal failure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swinging arm badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,849 miles

swing arm corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 12,849 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

swing arm corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2017 11,068 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 10,977 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Offside front indicator secured with tape

Pass 23 Jul 2016 8,971 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear swingarm excessively corroded, but still sound. (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,316 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 7,296 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Outer Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 5,967 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 5,967 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 5,133 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2012 4,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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DS09 TSO is a 2009 Suzuki DR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 12,194 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 DS09 TSO, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DS09 TSO is a 2009 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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