SUZUKI VL 125 K7
Pass rate over time
The VL 125 K7's first-time pass rate has fallen 14.4 points since 2011, 87.1% to 72.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VL 125 K7 passes first time 82.8% of the time; by 20k that's 80.6%.
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 VL 125 K7
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| drive system |
|
25 | 28.1 |
| brakes |
|
16 | 18 |
| steering and suspension |
|
12 | 13.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 11.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 5.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 5.6 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 4.5 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VL 125 K7 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 VL 125 K7.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (81.2% pass). Weakest: 2008 (78.8%).
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.