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R166 WAM

1998 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,980 mi
Last recorded33,980 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 WAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 33,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2014 31,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 31,750 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2011 31,312 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 30,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,528 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 27,528 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 26,737 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 26,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 24,853 miles

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

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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R166 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 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 1998 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 16,924 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 R166 WAM, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R166 WAM registered?

R166 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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