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R541 NWK

1997 Suzuki GN125

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,403 mi
Last recorded6,403 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 NWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 6,403 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Cush drive worn

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 6,403 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Cush drive worn

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 5,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 5,486 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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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R541 NWK is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R541 NWK, 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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What year was R541 NWK registered?

R541 NWK is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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