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R449 FCW

1997 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,844 mi
Last recorded16,844 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GN12516,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 FCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,841 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 16,840 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 16,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,076 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 15,426 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,119 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 14,094 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 11,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,507 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 10,507 miles

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

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

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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R449 FCW is a 1997 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,358 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 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 R449 FCW, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R449 FCW registered?

R449 FCW is a 1997 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R449 FCW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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