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P408 XBB

1996 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,451 mi
Last recorded27,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN25021,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 XBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,826 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 25,753 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

play in side stand pivot

Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,211 miles

Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

play in side stand pivot

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,782 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

gear lever loose

Fail 17 Jun 2013 20,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

gear lever loose

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,943 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 14,943 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,832 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

side stand is impaired by exhaust on lower ofside.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,470 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,862 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 12,862 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P408 XBB is a 1996 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P408 XBB, 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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P408 XBB is a 1996 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 21 December 1996.

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