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R144 HDF

1997 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,924 mi
Last recorded21,924 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 HDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 21,924 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Outer Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,260 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,705 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,705 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,705 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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R144 HDF is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R144 HDF, 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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R144 HDF is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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