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S168 ADL

1998 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,644 mi
Last recorded20,644 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GZ12514,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 ADL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 20,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,828 miles

side mount back light fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 19,828 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

side mount back light fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 19,798 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch lever ball missing

gear linkage loose

noise from rear brake when wheel spun

Fail 14 May 2014 19,795 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

clutch lever ball missing

gear linkage loose

noise from rear brake when wheel spun

Fail 19 Jun 2013 19,753 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake Spring Rubbing In Rear Brake Hub?

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,099 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 18,099 miles

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

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,012 miles

Advise front brake service

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 13,012 miles

Advise front brake service

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

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,514 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Nov 2009 12,514 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

very low oil

Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,386 miles

Advise both tyres be replaced

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 6,659 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GZ125?

Based on 38,208 MOT tests across 3,893 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
867
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,031
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 953
Drive chain excessively loose 817
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 714
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 654
Full Suzuki GZ125 reliability report

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S168 ADL is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 14,707 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 GZ125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,031 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S168 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GZ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S168 ADL is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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