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P87 TCV

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,655 mi
Last recorded52,655 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 TCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,655 miles

Battery Inscure

Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,649 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Battery Inscure

Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,264 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,264 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,098 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,817 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,817 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,458 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,707 miles

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

clutch lever has a sharp end

Fail 13 Dec 2005 48,707 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain split link incorrect direction

main stand insecure frame broken

sharp end on clutch lever

silencer bolts rubbing swing arm

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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P87 TCV is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,358 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 P87 TCV, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P87 TCV is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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