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P178 HCH

1997 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,167 mi
Last recorded31,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2014 31,167 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Clutch operation very stiff can not be operatered smothly

Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,874 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 26,874 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,091 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 23,091 miles

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,740 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,457 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 18,449 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 16,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,630 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,947 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?

Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 292
Drive chain excessively loose 278
Drive chain worn to excess 243
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 217
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P178 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,358 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 GN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 HCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P178 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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