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L823 UWV

1994 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,255 mi
Last recorded38,255 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GN12519,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 UWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 38,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 38,253 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,327 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 35,924 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 33,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,065 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,545 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 28,320 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm cross member has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,831 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,158 miles

Centre stand return spring weak.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,150 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 25,150 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,170 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,170 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 23,124 miles

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,207 miles

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,880 miles

headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 23 Nov 2012 18,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,167 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front mudguard holled and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 12,069 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?

Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 292
Drive chain excessively loose 278
Drive chain worn to excess 243
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 217
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L823 UWV is a 1994 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 19,818 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 GN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L823 UWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L823 UWV registered?

L823 UWV is a 1994 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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