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T247 SFL

1999 Suzuki GZ125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,322 mi
Last recorded26,322 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GZ12514,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT247 SFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 26,322 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 26,306 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 25,997 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 25,986 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,986 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 25,986 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 25,986 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,986 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 25,986 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall of tyre (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on edges of tread all way round the tyre (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,407 miles

Front front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Rear rear tyre perishing and cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,404 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

rear tyre perishing on edge of tread not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,356 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,354 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,227 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,026 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
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T247 SFL is a 1999 Suzuki GZ125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 14,400 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 T247 SFL, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T247 SFL is a 1999 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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