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D838 CGV

1987 Suzuki GS125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,797 mi
Last recorded39,797 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GS12523,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 CGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 39,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 39,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 38,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 37,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,618 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,616 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,226 miles

brake fluid low on front master cylinder

Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,218 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear lower engine bolt missing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,738 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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D838 CGV is a 1987 Suzuki GS125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 23,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D838 CGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D838 CGV registered?

D838 CGV is a 1987 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D838 CGV safe to buy?

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