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Model report · 2005–2025

Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025

SUZUKI FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS

124cc Petrol Class 1
#3752 of 5428 overall #513 of 680 SUZUKIs #120 of 734 commuter bikes
79.1%
first-time pass rate
12.8%
failed outright
12,998
median miles at test
2,123
MOT tests, 2005–2025
+7.3pp
vs expected · age & mileage

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS's first-time pass rate has risen 7.7 points since 2010, 83.7% to 91.4%.

67%82%96%2010: 83.7% pass (141 tests)2011: 83.8% pass (277 tests)2012: 77.5% pass (293 tests)2013: 76.2% pass (269 tests)2014: 77.5% pass (231 tests)2015: 76.4% pass (191 tests)2016: 72.0% pass (143 tests)2017: 74.1% pass (116 tests)2018: 83.3% pass (72 tests)2019: 75.8% pass (66 tests)2020: 84.2% pass (57 tests)2021: 85.9% pass (64 tests)2022: 81.4% pass (59 tests)2023: 90.2% pass (61 tests)2024: 74.4% pass (43 tests)2025: 91.4% pass (35 tests)20102025

Pass rate by mileage

how the FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS passes first time 83.6% of the time; by 50k that's 81.8%.

69%78%88%0k: 83.6% pass (866 tests)10k: 74.4% pass (589 tests)20k: 71.4% pass (280 tests)30k: 80.0% pass (160 tests)40k: 84.9% pass (106 tests)50k: 81.8% pass (66 tests)0k30k50k

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 FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
brakes
189 27.5 1.5×
lighting and signalling
147 21.4 1.3×
tyres and wheels
85 12.4 1.8×
steering and suspension
80 11.6 1.0×
drive system
54 7.9 2.7×
body and structure
47 6.8 3.4×
lamps and reflectors
30 4.4 0.7×
structure and attachments
26 3.8 1.3×
fuel and exhaust
15 2.2 0.7×
tyres
14 2 0.8×

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 FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

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

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 FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS.

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More SUZUKI models

other SUZUKI bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
SUZUKI GSXR600 76.7% pass · 149k tests
SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests
SUZUKI GSXR750 79.8% pass · 99.2k tests
SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests
SUZUKI GSXR1000 83.8% pass · 97.5k tests
SUZUKI SV650S 80.6% pass · 84.6k tests

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Pass rate by registration year

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

Highest pass rate: 2010 (89.3%). Lowest: 2008 (77.3%). Every FL 125 S DW K7 Address year compared →

75%83%92%2007: 79.8% pass (974 tests)2008: 77.3% pass (932 tests)2009: 80.5% pass (133 tests)2010: 89.3% pass (84 tests)200720092010

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 FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS reliable?

The SUZUKI FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS is more reliable than average for its class: 79.1% of its 2,123 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3752 of 5428 models.

What does a FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS fail its MOT on most?

brakes: 28% of all defects recorded against failed FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS tests.

What is the best year of FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (89.3%) and 2008 worst (77.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS last?

The median FL 125 S DW K7 ADDRESS shows 12,998 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 81.8% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.

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