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P554 ADV

1996 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,926 mi
Last recorded17,926 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN12518,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 ADV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 17,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 6,888 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 6,610 miles

Front front brake lever slight travellong of leaver when operated

front fork seals slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Feb 2022 6,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 6,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 6,270 miles

front fork seals weaping of oil

Pass 16 Mar 2019 5,168 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 3,855 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 3,287 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 3,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 2,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,533 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,866 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 17,874 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 15,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,282 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 13,282 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,831 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 9,861 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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P554 ADV is a 1996 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P554 ADV, 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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P554 ADV is a 1996 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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