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S638 KCS

1998 Suzuki GS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,975 mi
Last recorded28,975 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS12516,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 KCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 24,940 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 24,940 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Both grips re-glued. (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear light switch cleaned and adjusted. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 22,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 22,184 miles

Direction indicators not working l&r (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

registration plate cracked but is secure

Fail 23 Nov 2015 20,395 miles

Drive chain excessively tight at tight spot in run of chain, too tight. (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake binds/releases/binds, drum may be oval. (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured covered by l-plate (1.4.2b)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised notchy and stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort due to bind and possible oval drum, (3.3.A1d)

front brake lever operation slightly notchy,pivot needs greasing

front brake pad spring clip not fixed correctly to caliper,not affecting brake

gear lever pivot slightly worn

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,983 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,983 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,437 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

no chain gaurd fitted

no rear foot pegs fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,182 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 16,182 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,031 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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S638 KCS is a 1998 Suzuki GS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 16,594 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 GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S638 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S638 KCS is a 1998 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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