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R163 FOT

1998 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

24,284 mi
Last recorded24,284 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GZ12514,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 FOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,284 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 24,270 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footrest area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 21,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 19,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork seals weeping slightly

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 19,003 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain loose

Fork seal slightly weeping

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 18,732 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 18,731 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling out to left (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 17,730 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 17,729 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Needs adjustment to save head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,725 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 17,725 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 17,152 miles

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

Front slight pitting of fork stantions

Rear tyre slightly perished within tread.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,058 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 15,777 miles

front brake pads getting close to wear limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 13,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 11,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,488 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 10,488 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 6,189 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 6,189 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,053 miles

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

rear brake cable stiff

Pass 22 Oct 2005 3,693 miles

rear brake lever pivot slightly sticking

rear chain shows wear

rear hub cush drive bushes show wear

How Reliable is the Suzuki GZ125?

Based on 38,208 MOT tests across 3,893 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
867
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,031
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 953
Drive chain excessively loose 817
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 714
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 654
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R163 FOT is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 14,707 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 GZ125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,031 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GZ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R163 FOT registered?

R163 FOT is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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