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E138 NTC

2005 Suzuki DR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,956 mi
Last recorded20,956 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR12519,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 NTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 20,956 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 20,954 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,953 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 20,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,953 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame /sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 20,953 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure torqued up advise presenter (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame /sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 20,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,953 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,954 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Reg plate slightly faded.

Fail 30 Jul 2016 20,954 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Reg plate slightly faded.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 20,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 20,954 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,424 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 16,417 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,277 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 9,277 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 6,288 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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E138 NTC is a 2005 Suzuki DR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 19,706 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 E138 NTC, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E138 NTC is a 2005 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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