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X697 ARX

1999 Suzuki GS125ES

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,428 mi
Last recorded31,428 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS125ES18,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 ARX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125ES
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,055 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 28,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,992 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear cush drive bushes worn

Fail 5 Mar 2011 22,992 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear cush drive bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,931 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,543 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 9,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,058 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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X697 ARX is a 1999 Suzuki GS125ES in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS125ES models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 18,802 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 X697 ARX, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS125ES is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X697 ARX registered?

X697 ARX is a 1999 Suzuki GS125ES, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is X697 ARX safe to buy?

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