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N873 UEL

1996 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,097 mi
Last recorded13,097 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN25021,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 UEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 13,097 miles

Both forks pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 12,922 miles

Both forks pitted

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 12,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 12,639 miles

Play in cushdrive

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 12,639 miles

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

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

Play in cushdrive

Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,490 miles

Forks slightly pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 12,390 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 12,390 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,252 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front fork legs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,140 miles

Front forks pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 12,140 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Front forks pitted

Front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,772 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

front tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,571 miles

cush drive rubbers worn

speedo light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,531 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 11,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 11,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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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N873 UEL is a 1996 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N873 UEL, 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 N873 UEL registered?

N873 UEL is a 1996 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N873 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 UEL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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