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H957 JKV

1991 Suzuki GN250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

27,000 mi
Last recorded27,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GN25021,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH957 JKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 26,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 26,596 miles

Brake performance not tested play in rear hub (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 25,086 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 23,373 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,105 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 20,101 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 19,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,945 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,893 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,732 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,732 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,596 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN250?

Based on 8,545 MOT tests across 956 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
956
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 71
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Drive chain excessively loose 57
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H957 JKV is a 1991 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 21,605 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 GN250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H957 JKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H957 JKV registered?

H957 JKV is a 1991 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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