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Y57 NLW

2001 Suzuki GZ125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

28,407 mi
Last recorded28,407 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GZ12513,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 NLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 28,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush some play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 23,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush some play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing customer fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,750 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 15,677 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,373 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,465 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear cush drive rubbers worn

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 9,448 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear cush drive rubbers worn

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,526 miles

Cush drive rubbvers slightly worn.

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 8,491 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Cush drive rubbvers slightly worn.

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,325 miles

speedo cable not connected

Fail 27 May 2011 7,325 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 5,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 3,972 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 3,972 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

check tyre pressure on both wheels

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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Y57 NLW is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y57 NLW, 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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Y57 NLW is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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