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R23 EFB

1997 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,029 mi
Last recorded39,029 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN25017,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 EFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 39,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,442 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 21,418 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced headlamp mask fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively srocket mount cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear structure and swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 20,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity reduced headlamp mask fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively srocket mount cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear structure and swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 19,461 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 19,541 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 10,647 miles

Front Brake linked system has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 8,756 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,540 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN250?

Based on 8,545 MOT tests across 956 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
956
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 71
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Drive chain excessively loose 57
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R23 EFB is a 1997 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,250 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 GN250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R23 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R23 EFB is a 1997 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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