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P884 SCL

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,385 mi
Last recorded33,385 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 33,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 31,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 31,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 31,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 31,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,933 miles

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

Rear rear footrests bent

Fail 3 Oct 2019 29,933 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear footrests bent

Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre splitin in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear foot rest bent

Fail 15 Sep 2017 26,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear foot rest bent

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,326 miles

chain and sprockets worn

rear foot rests worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,613 miles

rear no plate damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,211 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 20,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2012 20,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,457 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 17,457 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 15,483 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 13,396 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 11,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 11,239 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,086 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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P884 SCL is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P884 SCL, 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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P884 SCL is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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