Suzuki DR 125 SM K9
Real ownership data from 543 UK DR 125 SM K9 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR 125 SM K9 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 5.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 2.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.5% |
| Other | fail | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
DR 125 SM K9 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 | 7 | 24,880 mi | 2,332 | 72.97% |
| 2011 | 30 | 20,380 mi | 1,721 | 63.83% |
| 2010 | 124 | 16,102 mi | 1,513 | 70.29% |
| 2009 | 278 | 16,564 mi | 1,498 | 69.08% |
| 2008 | 102 | 14,718 mi | 1,438 | 66.17% |
DR 125 SM K9 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 125 SM K9?
Across 543 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (5.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 125 SM K9?
The median Suzuki DR 125 SM K9 in the UK has covered 16,238 miles, and typically rides about 1,510 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,558 and 22,267 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 125 SM K9 reliable?
68.55% of Suzuki DR 125 SM K9 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.72 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 543 Suzuki DR 125 SM K9 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.