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P231 WDE

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 WDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 4 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 13,529 miles

Rear rear mudgaurd corroded at light fitting

Fail 19 Mar 2025 13,517 miles

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

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

Rear rear mudgaurd corroded at light fitting

Pass 28 Mar 2024 4,503 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 4,472 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect headlamp brackets twisted ansd misaligned (4.1.2 (c))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 4,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 4,564 miles

Front Stop lamp not working replaced switch. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail adjusted (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131 miles

Central Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn to 3.2mm (minimum 3.0mm) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play from cush drive rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 131 miles

Central Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn to 3.2mm (minimum 3.0mm) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted and secured. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play from cush drive rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 8 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,186 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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P231 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P231 WDE, 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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P231 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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