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CU51 BTX

2001 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,177 mi
Last recorded35,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GZ12513,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 35,177 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2024 34,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 34,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 32,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 29,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 28,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 25,571 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,023 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 19,973 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

rear brake fully adjusted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 19,870 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing split pin (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

gear pedal bent

Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,610 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

oil level below minimum

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 11,602 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 11,332 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 11,310 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,924 miles

cush drive rubbers worn

forks rusty and pitted

frame rusty

rear brake noise

rear shocks noisey

Fail 29 Aug 2012 10,913 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

cush drive rubbers worn

forks rusty and pitted

frame rusty

rear brake noise

rear shocks noisey

Fail 29 Aug 2012 10,913 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,215 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 5,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 1,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 871 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 871 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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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CU51 BTX is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 13,203 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 CU51 BTX, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU51 BTX is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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