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R428 FGN

1998 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,308 mi
Last recorded32,308 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 FGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 32,308 miles

No chainguard fitted.

Rear brake pedal travel slightly more than expected.

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 32,308 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

No chainguard fitted.

Rear brake pedal travel slightly more than expected.

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 32,289 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 30,818 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 2 May 2018 30,818 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 30,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,809 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 26,806 miles

Headlamp missing Pattern missing on dip on main a halo effect (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 26,736 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,571 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 25,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,353 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 18,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,008 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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R428 FGN is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R428 FGN, 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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R428 FGN is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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