Suzuki VL 125 K2
Real ownership data from 66 UK VL 125 K2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 125 K2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 11.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.5% |
| Suspension | major | 4.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 4.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.1% |
| Electrical | fail | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VL 125 K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 12,992 mi | 1,865 | 83.33% |
| 2003 | 40 | 12,752 mi | 659 | 75.95% |
| 2002 | 21 | 12,624 mi | 897 | 78.64% |
VL 125 K2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 125 K2?
Across 66 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 125 K2?
The median Suzuki VL 125 K2 in the UK has covered 12,752 miles, and typically rides about 946 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,582 and 20,629 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 125 K2 reliable?
77.66% of Suzuki VL 125 K2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.18 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 66 Suzuki VL 125 K2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.