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B479 FJW

1985 Suzuki GS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

5,210 mi
Last recorded5,210 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Suzuki GS12523,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 FJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 5,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 5,210 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,098 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,647 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear linkage worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear linkage worn

Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,633 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,611 miles

Front Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

advise-corrosion on rear suspension.

advise-corrosion on rear wheel

advise-headlamp aim not tested

advise=fork gaitors fitted,unable to see fork seals.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 49,092 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 49,092 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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B479 FJW is a 1985 Suzuki GS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 23,816 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 B479 FJW, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B479 FJW is a 1985 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 17 July 1985.

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