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S836 PMJ

1998 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,971 mi
Last recorded31,971 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 PMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 31,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,958 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 31,958 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,636 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 30,636 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,865 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

cant see front brake fluid level.

head lamp beam pattern not very good .pos wrong bulb fitted???

Fail 20 Aug 2013 27,774 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

cant see front brake fluid level.

head lamp beam pattern not very good .pos wrong bulb fitted???

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,782 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 22,729 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

reg plate cracked

throttle cable not fully supported

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 19,821 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,926 miles

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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S836 PMJ is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S836 PMJ, 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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S836 PMJ is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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