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R234 SDV

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 SDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 10 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,209 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 15,834 miles

Front mudguard corroded.

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side cover insecure.

Rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 13,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 11,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 11,736 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 9,938 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

handlebars bent

headlight pattern weak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 9,938 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

handlebars bent

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,460 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 8 Dec 2015 19,460 miles

Front mudguard insecure bolts loose and missing (2.3.7)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly revs to high on idle no free play in cable (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

speedo cable incorrectly fitted

battery insecure

handle bars slightly bent

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front engine mounting bolt loose incorrect nut used

Nearside Rear seat bolt missing

Offside Front footrest bent

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,906 miles

front tyre near limit

rear tyre near limit

surface corrosion to rear swinging arm

Fail 9 Aug 2014 16,906 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre near limit

rear tyre near limit

surface corrosion to rear swinging arm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 15,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,037 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 14,887 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,887 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,690 miles

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

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

advise + there is a strong smell of petrol around the fuel tap but no visable leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,679 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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R234 SDV is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,358 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 R234 SDV, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R234 SDV is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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