Suzuki VL 125 SK1
Real ownership data from 98 UK VL 125 SK1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VL 125 SK1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.8% |
| Other | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VL 125 SK1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 27 | 13,943 mi | 561 | 68.57% |
| 2001 | 66 | 13,154 mi | 1,094 | 86.33% |
VL 125 SK1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki VL 125 SK1?
Across 98 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki VL 125 SK1?
The median Suzuki VL 125 SK1 in the UK has covered 13,356 miles, and typically rides about 835 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,056 and 19,692 miles.
Is the Suzuki VL 125 SK1 reliable?
81.22% of Suzuki VL 125 SK1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.82 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 98 Suzuki VL 125 SK1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.