Suzuki Uc125 (1999)
1999 Suzuki Uc125
CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 1999 Suzuki Uc125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Suzuki UC125 passes its MOT at 85.7%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable machine for its age—and the 8.6% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low, so serious safety issues aren't a common concern. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't applicable here, but the solid pass rate holds across the cohort.
These bikes are typically run lightly, with a median mileage of just over 11,000 miles, which means most examples have had relaxed use rather than hard graft. The average of 0.8 failures and 2.1 advisories per test suggests minor wear items (chain, bearings, lighting) crop up occasionally, but nothing structural tends to break—if you're buying one, budget for consumables and get a pre-purchase inspection of the fuel system and electrics to spot any neglect.
What to check before buying a 1999 Suzuki Uc125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Suzuki Uc125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Suzuki Uc125 vehicles fall between 6,438 and 14,850 miles.
1999 Suzuki Uc125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Suzuki Uc125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.7%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.8%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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11.6%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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10.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.4%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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