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F897 TRL

1988 Suzuki GN250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,899 mi
Last recorded35,899 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GN25024,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 TRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,299 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 33,295 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,514 miles

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

Front Tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,891 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 31,219 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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F897 TRL is a 1988 Suzuki GN250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 24,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F897 TRL, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F897 TRL registered?

F897 TRL is a 1988 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F897 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F897 TRL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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