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R771 JAF

1998 Suzuki GZ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,238 mi
Last recorded22,238 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GZ12514,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,238 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 22,238 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 21,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 21,917 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 21,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 21,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 21,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,605 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 21,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,964 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 18,964 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,350 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 14,350 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 9,781 miles

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 9,781 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 5,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 5,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 596 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 152 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GZ125?

Based on 38,208 MOT tests across 3,893 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
867
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,031
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 953
Drive chain excessively loose 817
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 714
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 654
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R771 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GZ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 14,707 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 GZ125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,031 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R771 JAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GZ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GZ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R771 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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