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R231 JAF

1998 Suzuki GN125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,082 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,362 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,347 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,859 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,628 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,615 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,635 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,484 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,931 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 33,931 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,864 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 31,833 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R231 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R231 JAF, 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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R231 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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