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Y889 ARL

2001 Suzuki GZ125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GZ12513,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 ARL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,471 miles

Front slight bind

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,937 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,931 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,460 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 12,669 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,669 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 8,251 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,459 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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Y889 ARL is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y889 ARL, 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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Y889 ARL is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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