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R986 SWA

1997 Suzuki GN125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,036 mi
Last recorded4,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 SWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 4,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2019
Fail 8 May 2019

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure. beam patern poor and off the chart (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,513 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 13,657 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,846 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 11,846 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R986 SWA is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Silver 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 R986 SWA, 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 R986 SWA registered?

R986 SWA is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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