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N392 HTU

1996 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,209 mi
Last recorded19,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN25021,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 HTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 19,209 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 19,209 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 18,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 17,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 17,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint of L/H down pipe and Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,994 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,281 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front mudguard corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,147 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,880 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 13,865 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,435 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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N392 HTU is a 1996 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N392 HTU, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N392 HTU registered?

N392 HTU is a 1996 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 26 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N392 HTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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