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R456 WUY

1998 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,860 mi
Last recorded16,860 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 WUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 16,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 16,860 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 14,291 miles

Both tyres have slight perishing on side walls

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 14,291 miles

All direction indicators not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both tyres have slight perishing on side walls

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 13,611 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has slight perishing on side walls

Rear tyre has slight perishing on side walls

Registration plate slightly de-laminated and cracked but still legible

Pass 3 May 2022 12,336 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,163 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

chain loose

front position light not working

front tyre sidewalls perished

headlight poor image

offside front fork seal slight leak

Pass 7 Apr 2018 11,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 11,701 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 11,699 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,649 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 11,649 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,217 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,217 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,964 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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R456 WUY 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 70.6%.

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 R456 WUY, 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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R456 WUY is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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