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P796 RTM

1997 Suzuki GS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,760 mi
Last recorded17,760 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS12516,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 RTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 17,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 16,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 16,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 15,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 15,809 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 15,808 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 11,822 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 11,816 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 11,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 9,699 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 9,687 miles

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

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 6,601 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 6,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,208 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 6,207 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,138 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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P796 RTM is a 1997 Suzuki GS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P796 RTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P796 RTM registered?

P796 RTM is a 1997 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P796 RTM safe to buy?

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