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S218 OEW

1998 Suzuki GN125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,656 mi
Last recorded27,656 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 OEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 26,482 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,758 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 25,745 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 22,100 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 21,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 16,956 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,930 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 11,340 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 11,340 miles

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

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

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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S218 OEW is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S218 OEW, 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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S218 OEW is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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