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Y196 JDE

2001 Suzuki GZ125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,736 mi
Last recorded17,736 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GZ12513,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 JDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 17,736 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 17,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,604 miles

rusty drive chain

rusty fork stanchions

Pass 11 Feb 2021 15,180 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 15,180 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carburetor overflowing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 14,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 14,777 miles

dvla seriously damaged marker

Fail 5 May 2011 14,777 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

dvla seriously damaged marker

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,474 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 14,446 miles

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

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

chain and sprockets worn

number plate slightly delaminating

Pass 14 May 2008 8,542 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,243 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 8,243 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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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Y196 JDE is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 13,203 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 Y196 JDE, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y196 JDE is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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