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YJ04 BGC

2004 Suzuki GZ125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,653 mi
Last recorded12,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GZ12511,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 BGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 12,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,458 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 12,433 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 12,410 miles

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 11,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 9,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 9,148 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 9,148 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 9,148 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock clutch fouling lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front headlight insecure

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Offside Front clutch cable fouling brake pedal

Pass 28 Jun 2018 7,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 5,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 5,831 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 5,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 4,727 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 4,035 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 4,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 3,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,470 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 2,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 2,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,163 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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YJ04 BGC is a 2004 Suzuki GZ125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 11,662 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 YJ04 BGC, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ04 BGC is a 2004 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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