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R483 CMY

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,457 mi
Last recorded13,457 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 CMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 13,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 13,408 miles

Clutch cable lacks lubrication [stiff operation.]

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion found on rear swinging arm and front frame down tube. [surface only ]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 13,354 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Surface corrosion found on rear swinging arm assembly in front of rear wheel.

Fail 20 May 2023 13,354 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Surface corrosion found on rear swinging arm assembly in front of rear wheel.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 13,057 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 12,806 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 12,806 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 12,650 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 12,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 12,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 6,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 6,703 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 2,739 miles

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

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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R483 CMY is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R483 CMY, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R483 CMY is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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