Suzuki DR 125 SEY
Real ownership data from 252 UK DR 125 SEY motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR 125 SEY problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.6% |
| Brakes | major | 10% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 6.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.5% |
| Wheels | fail | 3.3% |
| Other | fail | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
DR 125 SEY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 93 | 8,973 mi | 1,172 | 60.87% |
| 2000 | 155 | 9,983 mi | 781 | 70.21% |
DR 125 SEY questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 125 SEY?
Across 252 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (10% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 125 SEY?
The median Suzuki DR 125 SEY in the UK has covered 9,429 miles, and typically rides about 1,160 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,943 and 16,666 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 125 SEY reliable?
66.26% of Suzuki DR 125 SEY MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.63 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 252 Suzuki DR 125 SEY motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.