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G503 LYA

1989 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,022 mi
Last recorded43,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GN25027,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 LYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,022 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,872 miles

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

front and rear tyre soft

Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,872 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

front and rear tyre soft

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,140 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,768 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,400 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,630 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 28,278 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,163 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,163 miles

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 21,716 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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G503 LYA is a 1989 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 27,272 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 G503 LYA, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G503 LYA registered?

G503 LYA is a 1989 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 9 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G503 LYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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