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J298 EBE

1992 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,702 mi
Last recorded25,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GN25024,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 EBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 25,702 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 25,702 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,696 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,389 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 25,388 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Swingarm rusted (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rusty (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 24,143 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 23,017 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,356 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,834 miles

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

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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J298 EBE is a 1992 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J298 EBE, 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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What year was J298 EBE registered?

J298 EBE is a 1992 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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