SUZUKI RV 125 L3 VAN VAN
Pass rate over time
The RV 125 L3 VAN VAN's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.6 points since 2016, 85.7% to 82.1%.
What fails on a RV 125 L3 VAN VAN
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| structure and attachments |
|
23 | 31.9 | 4.8× |
| brakes |
|
17 | 23.6 | 0.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 16.7 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
6 | 8.3 | 1.3× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 5.6 | 0.9× |
| steering |
|
3 | 4.2 | 1.4× |
| drive system |
|
3 | 4.2 | 0.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 2.8 | 0.1× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 1.4 | — |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.4 | 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
On first-time pass rate the RV 125 L3 VAN VAN beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 L3 VAN VAN.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (85.5% pass). Weakest: 2013 (85.5%).
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 L3 VAN VAN FAQ
Is the SUZUKI RV 125 L3 VAN VAN reliable?
The SUZUKI RV 125 L3 VAN VAN is more reliable than average for its class: 85.4% of its 512 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #2384 of 5426 models.
What does a RV 125 L3 VAN VAN fail its MOT on most?
structure and attachments — 32% of all defects recorded against failed RV 125 L3 VAN VAN tests.