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K742 NOU

1993 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,102 mi
Last recorded19,102 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GN25018,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 NOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 19,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 19,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,730 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,730 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,800 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 17,797 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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K742 NOU is a 1993 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 18,139 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 K742 NOU, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K742 NOU is a 1993 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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