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P895 NBY

1997 Suzuki GS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,391 mi
Last recorded23,391 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS12516,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 NBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 23,391 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,474 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 17,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,428 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,428 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,083 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 17,083 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,696 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,696 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,589 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 14,796 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,796 miles

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

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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P895 NBY is a 1997 Suzuki GS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 16,612 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 P895 NBY, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P895 NBY is a 1997 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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