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YJ53 YLR

2003 Suzuki GZ125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,658 mi
Last recorded17,658 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GZ12511,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 17,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 16,321 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 15,862 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 14,701 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 14,701 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,646 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 14,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,398 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 13,398 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 9,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,485 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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YJ53 YLR is a 2003 Suzuki GZ125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 11,017 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 YJ53 YLR, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 YLR registered?

YJ53 YLR is a 2003 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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