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M697 MUV

1994 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,088 mi
Last recorded47,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GN25021,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 MUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,088 miles

Rear Reduced damping affect rear shocks

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,322 miles

N/S MANIFOLD NUTS MISSING

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 46,322 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

N/S MANIFOLD NUTS MISSING

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,174 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess wheel slightly eccentric but does not effect handling. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,907 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,099 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear sprocketcush ruber has excessive free play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,226 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Feb 2013 34,161 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,500 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 31,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,765 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,973 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 21,919 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 21,700 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 21,696 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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
Full Suzuki GN250 reliability report

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M697 MUV is a 1994 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M697 MUV, 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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M697 MUV is a 1994 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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