MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footrest area (6.1.1 (c) (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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling out to left (2.4 (a))
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))
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)
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)
front brake pads getting close to wear limit.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake cable stiff
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R163 FOT is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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