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L190 LVJ

1993 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

20,918 mi
Last recorded20,918 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GN25018,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 LVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 20,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust ratchet strapped over seat

Front Rear tyre fitted to front - following rear fitment direction arrow

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust contacts suspension mount

Fail 25 Oct 2025 20,905 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Drum brake actuator arm loose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Rear tyre fitted to front - following rear fitment direction arrow

Fail 22 Oct 2025 20,892 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Rear tyre fitted to front - following rear fitment direction arrow

Rear Brake component slightly loose Adjuster nut slightly loose, not wound on very far (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,819 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,270 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 20,270 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,587 miles

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 19,587 miles

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 18,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,301 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 17,301 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,919 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 16,919 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,294 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,895 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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L190 LVJ is a 1993 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 18,139 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 L190 LVJ, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L190 LVJ is a 1993 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 16 October 1993.

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