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R425 PFJ

1998 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

32 mi
Last recorded32 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 PFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 32 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Apr 2023 17 miles

Brake component insecure Split pin missing from rear of brake torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,803 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,596 miles

Chain guard missing ()

front mudguard touching front tyre lightly on near side

Fail 19 Jul 2016 20,596 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Chain guard missing ()

front mudguard touching front tyre lightly on near side

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,134 miles

rear swing arm corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 19,134 miles

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,049 miles

Clutch cable inner frayed

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 18,045 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Centre stand hitting chain

Clutch cable inner frayed

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,215 miles

both mirrors missing

clutch cable frayed lever end

Fail 26 Apr 2012 17,215 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

both mirrors missing

clutch cable frayed lever end

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,464 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 16,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,241 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 15,241 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 13,389 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,389 miles

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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R425 PFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R425 PFJ, 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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R425 PFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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