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P385 PLH

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,449 mi
Last recorded21,449 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 PLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,449 miles

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight play in side stand

Fail 25 Mar 2015 21,449 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight play in side stand

Pass 5 Apr 2014 20,765 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 19,461 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Slight play in cush drive damper.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,882 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Play in cush drive damper.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 17,778 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 17,135 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 15,297 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 15,288 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,197 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 9,197 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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P385 PLH is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P385 PLH, 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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P385 PLH is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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