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JAA 201X

1982 Suzuki GSX250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,815 mi
Last recorded26,815 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Suzuki GSX25026,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 201X
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,815 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain guard missing

front shock absorbers have slightly reduced dampening effect

headlamp produces poor beam image

Fail 24 Apr 2015 26,813 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain guard missing

front shock absorbers have slightly reduced dampening effect

headlamp produces poor beam image

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,582 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 24,582 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre slightly perished

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX250?

Based on 1,857 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 16
Direction indicator not working 14
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
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JAA 201X is a 1982 Suzuki GSX250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki GSX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,384 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 GSX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAA 201X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki GSX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JAA 201X is a 1982 Suzuki GSX250, first registered on 24 February 1982.

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