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N281 BMP

1996 Suzuki GS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,105 mi
Last recorded41,105 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS12523,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 BMP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 41,105 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 40,948 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 40,143 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,748 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,748 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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 12 Oct 2010 38,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 38,162 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front mudgard very corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,132 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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N281 BMP is a 1996 Suzuki GS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 23,176 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 GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N281 BMP, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N281 BMP is a 1996 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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