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Y285 AEX

2001 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,895 mi
Last recorded2,895 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GN12514,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 2,895 miles

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

Not fitted with rear passenger footrests - not required as fitted with single seat. Clutch lever has end broken off.

Presented for test with all lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements - passed test implications explained to customer.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 2,895 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Both beams on at once (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Not fitted with rear passenger footrests - not required as fitted with single seat. Clutch lever has end broken off.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 2,663 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Main & dip beam both coming on at once (4.1.3 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Handlebars slightly to left - when wheels straight (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 366 miles

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Fail 19 Sep 2020 366 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Main / Dip reversed (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect To small (0.1 (c))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,071 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded also swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,850 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,172 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,790 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,465 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 29,444 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 28,489 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,209 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,267 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 27,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,597 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,818 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?

Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 292
Drive chain excessively loose 278
Drive chain worn to excess 243
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 217
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Y285 AEX is a 2001 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 14,797 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 GN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y285 AEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y285 AEX is a 2001 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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