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A700 STR

1984 Suzuki GS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,470 mi
Last recorded40,470 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Suzuki GS12523,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA700 STR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,470 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,638 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 38,561 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

foot rest bent

movment in gear lever

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,873 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

foot rest bent

travel on back brake linkage

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,178 miles

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,148 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2009 33,501 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,501 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,675 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,872 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 29,872 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,557 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 28,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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A700 STR is a 1984 Suzuki GS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 23,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A700 STR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A700 STR registered?

A700 STR is a 1984 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 14 April 1984.

Is A700 STR safe to buy?

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