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D378 CDL

1987 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,610 mi
Last recorded27,610 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GN25025,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 CDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 27,610 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 27,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 27,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 27,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,006 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN250?

Based on 8,545 MOT tests across 956 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
956
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 71
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Drive chain excessively loose 57
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D378 CDL is a 1987 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 25,519 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 GN250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D378 CDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D378 CDL registered?

D378 CDL is a 1987 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D378 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D378 CDL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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