MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?
Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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