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R385 LKN

1998 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,610 mi
Last recorded15,610 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GZ12514,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,646 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 13,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,880 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 13,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 13,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 13,830 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 13,519 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,274 miles

handlebars slightly bent.

headraces slightly pitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,500 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 11,500 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,945 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 10,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GZ125?

Based on 38,208 MOT tests across 3,893 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
867
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,031
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 953
Drive chain excessively loose 817
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 714
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 654
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R385 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 14,707 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 GZ125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,031 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R385 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GZ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R385 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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