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R908 ETX

1998 Suzuki GN125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,121 mi
Last recorded36,121 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 ETX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,121 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

footrest bent offside

Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,043 miles

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

footrest bent offside

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,319 miles

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

battery cover missing

both rear shocker bodies corroded

idle speed to high

rear number plate cracked

rear swing arm corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,272 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

battery cover missing

both rear shocker bodies corroded

idle speed to high

rear number plate cracked

rear swing arm corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,043 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 31,019 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,496 miles

rear brake pedal pivot worn

right hand front foot rest securing bracket mis- aligned

both front foot rest pivots worn

both rear foot rest pivots worn

engine will not idle

Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,995 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 27,846 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,624 miles

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Centre Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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R908 ETX is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R908 ETX, 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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R908 ETX is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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