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P549 NRL

1996 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,548 mi
Last recorded34,548 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN12518,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 NRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,548 miles

play in cush drive

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slightly off bead

gear change loose

Fail 26 Jul 2014 34,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,628 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

play in chshdrive

Fail 27 Oct 2012 33,623 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

play in chshdrive

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,971 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

speedo not working

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,023 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight cracking on rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2008 27,023 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight cracking on rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,205 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slight cracking on side wall off rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2007 25,205 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

slight cracking on side wall off rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,823 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

drive chain very worn and loose

Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,456 miles

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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P549 NRL is a 1996 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P549 NRL, 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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P549 NRL is a 1996 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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