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P448 NVM

1997 Suzuki GS125ES

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,516 mi
Last recorded25,516 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS125ES21,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 NVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125ES
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2024 25,516 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 25,297 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 25,290 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,976 miles

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 23,909 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 23,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,891 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 23,891 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 23,886 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,034 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,034 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

center stand spring weak

off side morror missing

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 16,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,387 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125ES?

Based on 4,085 MOT tests across 566 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
924
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 70
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 59
Drive chain worn to excess 55
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P448 NVM is a 1997 Suzuki GS125ES in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125ES models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 21,052 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 GS125ES fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P448 NVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125ES typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125ES is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P448 NVM registered?

P448 NVM is a 1997 Suzuki GS125ES, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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