Suzuki DR125
Real ownership data from 656 UK DR125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | user entered | 12.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 10.7% |
| Wheels | fail | 8.8% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 5.8% |
| Electrical | major | 5.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
DR125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 20,293 mi | 1,587 | 76.19% |
| 2011 | 20 | 14,306 mi | 1,770 | 68.85% |
| 2010 | 32 | 13,251 mi | 1,214 | 69.73% |
| 2009 | 65 | 17,621 mi | 1,477 | 66.18% |
| 2008 | 27 | 16,573 mi | 1,636 | 71.57% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19,362 mi | 2,554 | 61.36% |
| 2002 | 11 | 8,634 mi | 470 | 63.16% |
| 2001 | 90 | 15,498 mi | 1,180 | 71.02% |
| 2000 | 138 | 16,046 mi | 912 | 72.13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 19,426 mi | 4,014 | 66.67% |
| 1993 | 17 | 19,589 mi | 456 | 67.57% |
| 1992 | 12 | 21,800 mi | 409 | 79.75% |
| 1991 | 14 | 19,330 mi | 432 | 55.36% |
| 1990 | 19 | 17,609 mi | 267 | 60% |
| 1989 | 12 | 20,780 mi | 320 | 59.09% |
| 1988 | 11 | 18,696 mi | 465 | 56.82% |
| 1987 | 17 | 19,604 mi | 332 | 68.75% |
| 1986 | 19 | 17,840 mi | 172 | 75% |
| 1985 | 20 | 22,528 mi | 160 | 73.27% |
| 1984 | 19 | 18,331 mi | 226 | 57.69% |
DR125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR125?
Across 656 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (12.1% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (10.7% of all recorded faults), wheels (8.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR125?
The median Suzuki DR125 in the UK has covered 17,294 miles, and typically rides about 879 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,277 and 23,698 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR125 reliable?
69.02% of Suzuki DR125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.29 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 656 Suzuki DR125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.