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J217 PTA

1992 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,796 mi
Last recorded47,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GN25024,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 PTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 47,796 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SWINGARM RUSTY BUT SOLID (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded RUSTY SPOKES (5.2.2 (d))

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))

Rear REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS IN

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded RUSTY SPOKES (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,773 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 47,773 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 47,759 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,726 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 47,724 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,686 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front front tyre slightly perished

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,496 miles

Front front tyre cracked but no cord showing

Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front front tyre cracked but no cord showing

Pass 1 May 2015 47,409 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre getting close to minumum tread depth

Fail 1 May 2015 47,409 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre getting close to minumum tread depth

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 47,328 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,943 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,943 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 46,894 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre is one with no centre line from New and has about 2mm of tread laef on it

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,922 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,470 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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J217 PTA is a 1992 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 24,336 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 J217 PTA, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J217 PTA is a 1992 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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