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MJ09 VHF

2009 Suzuki DR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,223 mi
Last recorded19,223 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki DR12512,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 VHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 19,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 19,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 19,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 18,619 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 15,132 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 15,128 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 13,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 13,768 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 13,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 12,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 12,074 miles

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 10,483 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 10,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 8,227 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 8,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,137 miles

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

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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MJ09 VHF is a 2009 Suzuki DR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ09 VHF, 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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What year was MJ09 VHF registered?

MJ09 VHF is a 2009 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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