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Q358MEV

1984 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,810 mi
Last recorded7,810 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Suzuki DR12513,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ358MEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 7,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,680 miles

Front handlebars slightly twisted

Offside Front throttle grip damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2017 7,680 miles

Direction indicators not working all indicators (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front handlebars slightly twisted

Offside Front throttle grip damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2015 7,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 7,601 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,189 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 7,189 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,013 miles

Clutch lever loose and ball end missing

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake lever has little reserve travel

Handle bars slightly bent

Rear brake requires adjustment

Slight play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,257 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 6,257 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,829 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 5,829 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,427 miles

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

advise clutch lever ball end broken.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 5,427 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

advise clutch lever ball end broken.

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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Q358MEV is a 1984 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 13,383 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 Q358MEV, 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 42 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q358MEV is a 1984 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 12 July 1984.

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