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H317 VFO

1990 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,027 mi
Last recorded13,027 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Suzuki DR12515,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 VFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 13,027 miles

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 13,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 13,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2023 13,027 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leak

rear offside lower support bar incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,027 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 13,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,027 miles

Front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 7,907 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 7,739 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,236 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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H317 VFO is a 1990 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 15,815 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 H317 VFO, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H317 VFO is a 1990 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 23 October 1990.

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