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G179 ALB

1990 Suzuki RGV250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,913 mi
Last recorded19,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki RGV25019,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 ALB
MakeSuzuki
ModelRGV250
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 19,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 19,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 19,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,450 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,287 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,063 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,873 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,869 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,679 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 18,679 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 18,669 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,488 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 18,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,932 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 17,922 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 17,401 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 17,401 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki RGV250?

Based on 7,454 MOT tests across 1,426 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
157
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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G179 ALB is a 1990 Suzuki RGV250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki RGV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,577 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 RGV250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G179 ALB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RGV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Suzuki RGV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G179 ALB registered?

G179 ALB is a 1990 Suzuki RGV250, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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