Suzuki DR 125 SZ
Real ownership data from 241 UK DR 125 SZ motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR 125 SZ problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 40% |
| Wheels | fail | 20% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 20% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 20% |
DR 125 SZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 183 | 35,109 mi | 4,042 | 50% |
DR 125 SZ questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 125 SZ?
Across 241 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (40% of all recorded faults), wheels (20% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (20% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 125 SZ?
The median Suzuki DR 125 SZ in the UK has covered 35,109 miles, and typically rides about 4,042 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 35,109 and 35,109 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 125 SZ reliable?
50% of Suzuki DR 125 SZ MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.67 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 241 Suzuki DR 125 SZ motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.