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W338 XFL

2000 Suzuki GS125ES

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,488 mi
Last recorded3,488 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS125ES17,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 XFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125ES
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 3,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,273 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 23,272 miles

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,611 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lagging in operation can not be applied smoothly (1.2.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working staying (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake leaver short but still can be applied

frame corroded

gear linkage loose

Pass 5 May 2020 22,222 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 22,222 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,871 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 21,869 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,870 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted around centre stand mounting & stand lever cracked (6.1.1a)

gear lever insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,647 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 14,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,814 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,823 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,823 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,799 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 10,793 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,959 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 8,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,986 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125ES?

Based on 4,085 MOT tests across 566 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
924
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 70
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 59
Drive chain worn to excess 55
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W338 XFL is a 2000 Suzuki GS125ES in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GS125ES models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 17,155 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 GS125ES fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W338 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125ES typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GS125ES is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W338 XFL registered?

W338 XFL is a 2000 Suzuki GS125ES, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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