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R805 NVC

1998 Suzuki GS125ES

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,589 mi
Last recorded28,589 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS125ES18,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 NVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125ES
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,589 miles

Advise throttle barrel shortened.

Both riders footpegs bent slightly

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,589 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Advise throttle barrel shortened.

Both riders footpegs bent slightly

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,563 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 26,559 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,961 miles

panels loose!

Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,961 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

panels loose!

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125ES?

Based on 4,085 MOT tests across 566 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
924
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 70
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 59
Drive chain worn to excess 55
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R805 NVC is a 1998 Suzuki GS125ES in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GS125ES models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 18,470 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 GS125ES fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R805 NVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125ES typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GS125ES is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R805 NVC is a 1998 Suzuki GS125ES, first registered on 22 July 1998.

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