MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
gear change pedal loose
hi/lo beam control back to front
number plate slightly loose
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
headlamp bulb faulty/wired incorrectly,high and low beam are crossed.
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
headlamp bulb faulty/wired incorrectly. hi and low beam are crossed.
How Reliable is the Suzuki GN250?
Based on 8,545 MOT tests across 956 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P538 BFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P538 BFJ, 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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What year was P538 BFJ registered?
P538 BFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 18 December 1996.
Is P538 BFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P538 BFJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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