Suzuki VL 125 K7
Real ownership data from 59 UK VL 125 K7 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 125 K7 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | major | 8.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.6% |
| Brakes | major | 4.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.6% |
| Other | user entered | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VL 125 K7 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 | 12 | 10,808 mi | 1,614 | 78.31% |
| 2007 | 45 | 11,264 mi | 784 | 82.81% |
VL 125 K7 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 125 K7?
Across 59 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (8.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 125 K7?
The median Suzuki VL 125 K7 in the UK has covered 11,094 miles, and typically rides about 902 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,429 and 20,675 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 125 K7 reliable?
80.93% of Suzuki VL 125 K7 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 59 Suzuki VL 125 K7 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.