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X514 JMW

2000 Suzuki GZ125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,223 mi
Last recorded38,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GZ12513,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 JMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 38,223 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

REAR WHEL CUSH RUBBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 28 Jan 2026 38,223 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

REAR WHEL CUSH RUBBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Jan 2025 35,852 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 35,852 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 32,914 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,219 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 31,219 miles

All position lamps not working Position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 28,820 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,050 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS SERVICING

Fail 5 Aug 2020 26,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake rod insecure BRAKE ROD ADJUSTMENT SECURING PIN MISSING (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS SERVICING

Fail 4 Nov 2019 24,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FRONT NS FORK LEG SEAL FAILED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear REAR SPROCKET CUSH DRIVE RUBBERS VERY WORN

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,568 miles

Front MINOR OIL LEAK FROM TOP OF ENGINE

Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,896 miles

Headlamp aim on lower limit and adjustment screw inoperative.

Nearside handlebar bar end is missing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 17,895 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly STICKING (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 16,132 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 16,132 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

gear change lever not positioned correctly

Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 11,845 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 5,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 3,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 1,370 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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X514 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki GZ125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 13,908 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 X514 JMW, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X514 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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