Suzuki DR 125 SM L0
Real ownership data from 139 UK DR 125 SM L0 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 L0 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.1% |
| Brakes | major | 5.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.9% |
| Suspension | major | 4.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Other | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
DR 125 SM L0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 | 10,391 mi | 626 | 69.64% |
| 2012 | 56 | 14,189 mi | 1,574 | 69.3% |
| 2011 | 53 | 14,432 mi | 1,492 | 68.69% |
| 2010 | 15 | 17,886 mi | 1,079 | 65.31% |
DR 125 SM L0 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 125 SM L0?
Across 139 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.5% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 125 SM L0?
The median Suzuki DR 125 SM L0 in the UK has covered 14,432 miles, and typically rides about 1,518 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,966 and 22,126 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 125 SM L0 reliable?
68.74% of Suzuki DR 125 SM L0 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 139 Suzuki DR 125 SM L0 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.