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R659 NES

1997 Suzuki GS125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,181 mi
Last recorded17,181 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS12516,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 NES
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 17,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 16,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,069 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 9 May 2018 15,069 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride drive chain circlip wrong direction (6.2.1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 May 2017 14,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 12,561 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. arm (2.4.A.1a)

free play at throttle

front tyre perished

play at gear lever

Fail 27 Apr 2016 12,556 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. arm (2.4.A.1a)

free play at throttle

front tyre perished

play at gear lever

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 9,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

throttle control requires adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,487 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 8,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 8,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,842 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,829 miles

front brake fluid resevoir low

n/s mirror head missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,764 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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R659 NES is a 1997 Suzuki GS125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 16,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 NES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R659 NES is a 1997 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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