SUZUKI RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN)

124cc Petrol Class 1

#3531 of 5426 overall #482 of 680 SUZUKIs #94 of 734 commuter bikes

80.2%

first-time pass rate

10.2%

failed outright

9,100

median miles at test

1,148

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN)'s first-time pass rate has risen 4.7 points since 2011, 79.0% to 83.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN)'s first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) passes first time 85.4% of the time; by 30k that's 61.1%.

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 RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN)

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	60	26.2	1.0×
brakes	58	25.3	0.9×
steering and suspension	23	10	0.6×
drive system	23	10	2.1×
lamps and reflectors	20	8.7	0.7×
tyres and wheels	13	5.7	0.5×
structure and attachments	11	4.8	1.1×
body and structure	8	3.5	0.9×
suspension	7	3.1	0.7×
steering	6	2.6	1.3×

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 RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) beats 4 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 RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN).

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2007 (80.9% pass). Weakest: 2009 (73.8%).

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 RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) reliable?

The SUZUKI RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) is more reliable than average for its class: 80.2% of its 1,148 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3531 of 5426 models.

What does a RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 26% of all defects recorded against failed RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) tests.

What is the best year of RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (80.9%) and 2009 worst (73.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) last?

The median RV 125 K8 (VAN VAN) shows 9,100 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 61.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.