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Y898 GTG

2001 Suzuki GZ125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,495 mi
Last recorded22,495 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GZ12513,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 GTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 22,495 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Clutch cable fouling exhaust, risk of damage or fire

Pass 4 Nov 2024 19,261 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 19,261 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 16,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly at silencer to link pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 13,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 12,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 11,114 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 11,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 10,160 miles

Nearside Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 9,794 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 9,794 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 9,476 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 9,242 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 8,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 8,493 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 8,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,515 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 7,497 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 6,386 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,386 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 3,321 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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Y898 GTG is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y898 GTG, 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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Y898 GTG is a 2001 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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