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J973 TCF

1991 Suzuki GS125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

54,279 mi
Last recorded54,279 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GS12521,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 TCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,279 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,279 miles

Front mudguard insecure Bolt missing! (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure Brake ankor bolts loose! (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Sprocket bolts insecure! (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,410 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded Swinging arm welded repair (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,339 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 52,339 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,763 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 50,763 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,317 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,317 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front tyre perishing around side walls!

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,132 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,132 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,665 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre stand spring weak!

front tyre perishing around side walls!

swinging arm rusty!

Fail 6 May 2009 46,665 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

centre stand spring weak!

front tyre perishing around side walls!

swinging arm rusty!

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,063 miles

rear swinging arm & brake ankor rod rusty & corroded!

Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,063 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

rear swinging arm & brake ankor rod rusty & corroded!

Pass 10 Mar 2007 44,153 miles

Oil leak

chain guard repaired!

exhuast corroded!

rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm!

swinging arm corroded!

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2007 44,153 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Oil leak

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

chain guard repaired!

exhuast corroded!

rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm!

swinging arm corroded!

Pass 11 Mar 2006 42,412 miles

chain slack!

exhaust corroded,rusty!

rear number plate cracked!

tyres under inflated!

Fail 11 Mar 2006 42,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

chain slack!

exhaust corroded,rusty!

rear number plate cracked!

tyres under inflated!

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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J973 TCF is a 1991 Suzuki GS125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 21,698 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 GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J973 TCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J973 TCF is a 1991 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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