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P548 HNE

1997 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,875 mi
Last recorded30,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN25017,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 HNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,364 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,351 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,351 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,251 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 28,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,634 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 27,625 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,929 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

battery cover missing.

Fail 23 Feb 2007 23,864 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

battery cover missing.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,335 miles

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

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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P548 HNE is a 1997 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,250 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 P548 HNE, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P548 HNE is a 1997 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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