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P539 BFJ

1996 Suzuki GN250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

347 mi
Last recorded347 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN25021,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 BFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear mud guard insecure

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 41 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,250 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear change loose

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear change loose

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,623 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,623 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre has limited clearance with front fender

Fail 30 Jul 2013 39,462 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre has limited clearance with front fender

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,370 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 39,370 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,117 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,117 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,710 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 37,710 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front brake lever has little movement but works fine

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,667 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,269 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P539 BFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GN250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P539 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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P539 BFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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