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Y609 HWU

2001 Suzuki GZ125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,914 mi
Last recorded18,914 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GZ12513,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 HWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 18,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 18,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 12,779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 12,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 12,728 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,618 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no rear seat fitted or foot rests at time of test

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,040 miles

Park bulb inop.

Rear mud guard cracked, nsr indicator loose.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,929 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 20,920 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 10,594 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 3,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,299 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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Y609 HWU 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 62.5%.

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 Y609 HWU, 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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Y609 HWU is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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