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LO09 UTC

2009 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki DR12512,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 UTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,303 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 39,302 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2025 39,251 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 33,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 33,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing bolt missing from mounting bracket (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,128 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 30,128 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,614 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,557 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,340 miles

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front (3.2A1f(ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn front (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right hand front (2.3.3)

gear lever bent

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 19,814 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,936 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,817 miles

Front fork seals have a slight misting of oil

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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LO09 UTC is a 2009 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LO09 UTC, 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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LO09 UTC is a 2009 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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