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F994 AFD

1988 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,572 mi
Last recorded24,572 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GN25024,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF994 AFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,572 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake arm ,locking device missing , fitted one during test

Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,572 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake arm ,locking device missing , fitted one during test

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 24,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 23,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 23,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 22,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,650 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 16,909 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,454 miles

no rubber fitted to lh foot rest

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,356 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 16,351 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 15,441 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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F994 AFD is a 1988 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F994 AFD, 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 F994 AFD registered?

F994 AFD is a 1988 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F994 AFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F994 AFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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