2009 Suzuki DR 125 SM K9 0.1L Petrol · FG09 VXZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the MOT history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The most recent test in June 2022 at 12,665 miles passed with no defects, following a significant failure just one week prior. That failure in 2022 highlighted multiple critical mechanical issues, including a major offside exhaust leak, a worn drive chain and sprocket, and low front brake fluid, which suggests that the owner only addresses major mechanical faults once they reach a legal failure threshold. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 745 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, moving from 4,301 miles in 2013 to 12,665 miles in 2022. However, there is a glaring discrepancy in the June 2017 record which lists 88,368 miles, likely due to a clerical error or an odometer replacement. Assuming the lower figure is correct, the low frequency of operation increases the risk of material degradation in rubber components, seals, and fluids despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must physically inspect the drivetrain and suspension components due to recurring failures. The record shows history of rear wheel bearing play in 2015 and 2016, alongside a leaking offside shock absorber seal in 2017. The buyer should check for oil leaks around the fork seals and verify the current condition of the drive chain and sprocket, which were flagged as worn in 2022. Given the history of brake effort fluctuations and fluid levels, a thorough test of the hydraulic system and caliper condition is necessary to ensure the low-mile use has not caused internal corrosion or seal degradation.