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W518 RHR

2000 Suzuki DR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

25,511 mi
Last recorded25,511 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR12515,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 RHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,511 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,511 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 25,511 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted drum retainer lock nut (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Oct 2018 25,511 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure headlamp cover (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted anchor arm bolts (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing split pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 25,511 miles

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

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre not fitted correctly on rim (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake component insecure brake arm bolt (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable tyre not fitted correctly on rim (5.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2018 25,511 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,297 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Chain oil dry

Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,297 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Chain oil dry

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 23,853 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. cable frayed (6.2.1g)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 23,838 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

N/S/R foot rest pivot/pin worn

Fail 4 Feb 2015 22,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

N/S/R foot rest pivot/pin worn

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,226 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 22,223 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,604 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 21,604 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,808 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,680 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,059 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 15,044 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,910 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,910 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,483 miles

drive chain very dry

rear tyre worn

slight play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 12 Jan 2006 198 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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W518 RHR is a 2000 Suzuki DR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 15,486 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 W518 RHR, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki DR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W518 RHR is a 2000 Suzuki DR125, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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