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G978 JYD

1989 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,839 mi
Last recorded36,839 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GN25027,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 JYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 36,818 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,042 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 36,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 35,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 33,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,796 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 33,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,701 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,701 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,561 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,054 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,053 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,507 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,376 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 29,376 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front wheel not rotating freely

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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G978 JYD is a 1989 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G978 JYD, 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 G978 JYD registered?

G978 JYD is a 1989 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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