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L5 JEK

2008 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,878 mi
Last recorded24,878 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR12512,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 24,878 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,770 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 24,770 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,112 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 23,112 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 18,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Front throttle rubber worn

Pass 14 May 2015 15,995 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 15,991 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 13,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 13,458 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 8,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,707 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 7,707 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,956 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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L5 JEK is a 2008 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 12,887 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 L5 JEK, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L5 JEK is a 2008 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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