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B171 ARL

1984 Suzuki GP125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,707 mi
Last recorded11,707 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Suzuki GP12519,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 ARL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGP125
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 11,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 11,707 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 11,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 10,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006
Fail 27 Jan 2006 9,429 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GP125?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
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B171 ARL is a 1984 Suzuki GP125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki GP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 19,000 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 GP125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B171 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Suzuki GP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B171 ARL registered?

B171 ARL is a 1984 Suzuki GP125, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B171 ARL safe to buy?

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