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L865 BKL

1994 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,314 mi
Last recorded15,314 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GN25021,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 BKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 14,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 14,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 13,998 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside mirror cracked.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 13,945 miles

Offside mirror cracked.

Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 13,848 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 13,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 13,757 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 13,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 13,115 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,921 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 12,711 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 12,383 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,987 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 11,977 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 6,881 miles

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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L865 BKL is a 1994 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,492 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 L865 BKL, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L865 BKL is a 1994 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 12 March 1994.

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