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P494 LMB

1996 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN12518,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 LMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 4 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 3 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 26,920 miles

Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,850 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 26,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables accelerator cable be pulled on full lock causing increased revs (2.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,424 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 26,293 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,980 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,980 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,370 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,370 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,294 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,939 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 28,832 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,554 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 25,554 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,391 miles

Rear number plate starting to De laminate

Rear swing arm starting to rust.

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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P494 LMB is a 1996 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 18,460 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 P494 LMB, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P494 LMB is a 1996 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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