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G854 DFH

1989 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,685 mi
Last recorded33,685 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GN25027,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 DFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,706 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 32,706 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,526 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 32,506 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,445 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,401 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 29,472 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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G854 DFH is a 1989 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G854 DFH, 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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G854 DFH is a 1989 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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