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P768 PLE

1997 Suzuki GS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255 mi
Last recorded255 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS12516,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 PLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 6 miles

Nearside riders footrest bent

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear mudguard missing

Rear tyre aged on side wall

chain guard missing

cluch cable tight

Fail 30 Aug 2018 20,226 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear mudguard missing

Rear tyre aged on side wall

chain guard missing

cluch cable tight

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,995 miles

clutch lever shortened

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,662 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,091 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 15,084 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 11,477 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 11,477 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 10,561 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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P768 PLE is a 1997 Suzuki GS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 16,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P768 PLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P768 PLE registered?

P768 PLE is a 1997 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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