Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address reliable?

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles, the 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address (2008)

210 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82% first-time pass rate

2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address

CarHunch analysed 210 real MOT records for the 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 Suzuki Address has a first-time MOT pass rate of 62.2%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters are prone to developing faults by their mid-teens in age. About 16% have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is manageable but worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection.

At a median mileage of just 15,636 miles, these bikes are showing relatively light use for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.07 failures and 3.0 advisories per test—indicating wear issues aren't driven by hard riding alone. Check the service history carefully and budget for brake and exhaust work before buying; a pre-MOT inspection by a specialist is well worth the cost.

We have limited data for the 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.07

Over 5.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–24k

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These stats describe 210 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	206	81.8%	1.08

Colour Breakdown

Based on 479 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 40.7%

195

Silver 29.9%

143

Red 29.4%

141

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,636

typical

10,011

low mileage

24,280

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address vehicles fall between 10,011 and 24,280 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,011 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,011–24,280 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Addresss sit.

⚠ Over 32,778 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Address — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2008 Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K7 Addresss are still active.

Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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