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P958 JTP

1996 Suzuki Gn

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,810 mi
Last recorded38,810 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gn20,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 JTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGn
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 38,810 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Front would advise front brake service

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 26 May 2017 38,810 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Front would advise front brake service

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,973 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 33,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted Incorrectly fitted, not level to handle bars (3.2.B1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2015 30,912 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014
Fail 31 May 2014 30,908 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

clutch operation unsable

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,578 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rider footrest bent .gearshift lever bent.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,578 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rider footrest bent .gearshift lever bent.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,128 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust system corroding .screw missing from rear light lense.riders footrest bent . rear tyre tread heavily perished .

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gn?

Based on 1,300 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
675
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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P958 JTP is a 1996 Suzuki Gn in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gn models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 20,727 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 Gn fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P958 JTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gn typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P958 JTP is a 1996 Suzuki Gn, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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