SUZUKI DR 125 SM K9

124cc Petrol Class 1

#4883 of 5426 overall #660 of 680 SUZUKIs #457 of 734 commuter bikes

67.5%

first-time pass rate

22.8%

failed outright

11,998

median miles at test

2,334

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The DR 125 SM K9's first-time pass rate has risen 11.1 points since 2011, 59.3% to 70.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the DR 125 SM K9's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage DR 125 SM K9 passes first time 75.6% of the time; by 30k that's 57.1%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a DR 125 SM K9

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	307	20.6	2.1×
steering and suspension	231	15.5	2.4×
lighting and signalling	220	14.8	1.6×
drive system	160	10.7	6.6×
lamps and reflectors	152	10.2	2.6×
structure and attachments	136	9.1	5.3×
suspension	109	7.3	5.0×
tyres and wheels	103	6.9	1.8×
tyres	40	2.7	2.0×
body and structure	32	2.1	2.2×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the DR 125 SM K9 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DR 125 SM K9.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2010 (69.8% pass). Weakest: 2011 (63.8%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

SUZUKI DR 125 SM K9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI DR 125 SM K9 reliable?

The SUZUKI DR 125 SM K9 is less reliable than average for its class: 67.5% of its 2,334 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4883 of 5426 models.

What does a DR 125 SM K9 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 21% of all defects recorded against failed DR 125 SM K9 tests.

What is the best year of DR 125 SM K9 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (69.8%) and 2011 worst (63.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a DR 125 SM K9 last?

The median DR 125 SM K9 shows 11,998 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 57.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.