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R163 MJT

1997 Suzuki GS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,366 mi
Last recorded38,366 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS12516,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 MJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,366 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,366 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,060 miles

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

Rear Brake rod slightly damaged linkage pivot worn (3.2.A1c)

gear change linkage pivots worn

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,060 miles

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

Rear Brake rod slightly damaged linkage pivot worn (3.2.A1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing split pin (2.4.A.2b)

gear change linkage pivots worn

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 31,681 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,873 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 27,872 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 27,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2012 26,780 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,780 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,618 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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R163 MJT is a 1997 Suzuki GS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 16,612 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 GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 MJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R163 MJT is a 1997 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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