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BV53 ESO

2004 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,078 mi
Last recorded25,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GZ12511,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ESO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 25,078 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 25,078 miles

Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected front brake caliper broken (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,033 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,490 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,901 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 16,906 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 10,082 miles

Front mud guard missing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 10,078 miles

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

Aim no tested

Front mud guard missing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 15,671 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 15,665 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Centre Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 12,751 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,751 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,130 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake sticking slightly.

Rear brake cable sticking.

Rear tyre perrished.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,130 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front brake sticking slightly.

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear brake cable sticking.

Rear tyre perrished.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,358 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 1,537 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GZ125?

Based on 38,208 MOT tests across 3,893 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
867
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,031
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 953
Drive chain excessively loose 817
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 714
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 654
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BV53 ESO is a 2004 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 11,662 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 GZ125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,031 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GZ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV53 ESO is a 2004 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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