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P189 MTU

1996 Suzuki GN125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,548 mi
Last recorded34,548 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GN12518,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 MTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 32,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 32,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 32,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 32,116 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 32,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,373 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 30,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,564 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,780 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,365 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?

Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 292
Drive chain excessively loose 278
Drive chain worn to excess 243
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 217
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P189 MTU is a 1996 Suzuki GN125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 18,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P189 MTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P189 MTU registered?

P189 MTU is a 1996 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P189 MTU safe to buy?

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