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P712 HYD

1996 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,011 mi
Last recorded32,011 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN12518,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 HYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,011 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 32,010 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,351 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,287 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 27,662 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 17 May 2011 21,566 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front brake pads low

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,707 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

L/h riders footrest bent.

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

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

Pillion footrests missing,

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 20,561 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

L/h riders footrest bent.

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

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

Pillion footrests missing,

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,794 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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P712 HYD 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 50%.

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 P712 HYD, 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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P712 HYD is a 1996 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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