Suzuki VL 125 K6
Real ownership data from 116 UK VL 125 K6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 125 K6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Brakes | major | 7.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.9% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Other | major | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VL 125 K6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 3,929 mi | 932 | 72.22% |
| 2007 | 18 | 13,175 mi | 1,122 | 74.29% |
| 2006 | 54 | 16,088 mi | 834 | 75.69% |
| 2005 | 37 | 16,398 mi | 924 | 76.19% |
VL 125 K6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 125 K6?
Across 116 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 125 K6?
The median Suzuki VL 125 K6 in the UK has covered 15,413 miles, and typically rides about 924 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,841 and 21,430 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 125 K6 reliable?
75.44% of Suzuki VL 125 K6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 116 Suzuki VL 125 K6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.