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LJ53 GVF

2003 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,499 mi
Last recorded27,499 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GZ12511,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 27,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Gear change linkage bearings worn (very loose).

Fail 26 Jul 2019 27,498 miles

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Gear change linkage bearings worn (very loose).

Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front front pipe slightly corroded

Front mud guard slightly split

Nearside Front gear linkage worn to excess

Offside slight split in battery box

Rear mud guard slightly split & piece missing

Fail 28 Jun 2018 26,486 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied brake lever bent (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front front mud guard slightly split

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front gear linkage bearing worn to access

Offside battery cover split

Rear Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear rear mud guard split & piece missing

Offside Rear split pin missing out of rear linkage & miss rubber spacer

Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,915 miles

rear brake cable sticking

Fail 24 May 2016 19,915 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort foot brake pedal (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,949 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 16,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,241 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 14,241 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,187 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,187 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 7,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Jun 2008 6,850 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,695 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GZ125?

Based on 38,208 MOT tests across 3,893 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
867
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,031
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 953
Drive chain excessively loose 817
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 714
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 654
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LJ53 GVF is a 2003 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 11,017 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 GZ125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,031 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 GVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GZ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 GVF is a 2003 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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