MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
front tyre side walls perished
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
front tyre sidewall slightly perished
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
registration plate cracked but legible
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
registration plate cracked but legible
How Reliable is the Suzuki GN250?
Based on 8,545 MOT tests across 956 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P978 PCV is a 1996 Suzuki GN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,484 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 P978 PCV, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P978 PCV registered?
P978 PCV is a 1996 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 14 December 1996.
Is P978 PCV safe to buy?
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