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S152 BVT

1998 Suzuki GZ125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,780 mi
Last recorded15,780 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GZ12514,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 15,780 miles

no locking device on rear wheel spindle recommend attention

Fail 17 Aug 2020 15,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working from both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

no locking device on rear wheel spindle recommend attention

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,437 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 50,432 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,429 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 47,425 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,380 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,512 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,512 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,390 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,165 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,727 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,582 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear change loose

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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S152 BVT is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125 in Maroon 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 S152 BVT, 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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S152 BVT is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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