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N579 HBP

1996 Suzuki GS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,025 mi
Last recorded31,025 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS12523,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 HBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,025 miles

Engine noisy/knocking

Front brake lever ball end missing/damaged

Handlebars/steering slightly off centre, suspect slight fork/yoke deformation, advise attention.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,020 miles

Bottom steering yoke/steering stop damaging throttle cable. Advise attention.

Engine knocking/noisy. Advise attention.

Front brake lever ball end damaged/missing.

Handle bars/steering slightly off centre, suspect slight forks/yoke deformation. advise inspection.

Rear swing arm rusty.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,593 miles

Centre stand damaged / mount worn.

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sprocket Cush drive slightly worn.

Swing arm slightly rusty.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,558 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,558 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Direction arrow (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake On front brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,498 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 30,498 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 28,646 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,646 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,815 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 23,108 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 21,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,151 miles

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

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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N579 HBP is a 1996 Suzuki GS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N579 HBP, 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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N579 HBP is a 1996 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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