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S81 OAL

1998 Suzuki GZ125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

5,020 mi
Last recorded5,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GZ12514,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 OAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGZ125
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,020 miles

Clutch lever bent and pivot point worn

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,155 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 22,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 19,007 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

fuel tank loose

panniers insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,350 miles

advise saddle bag close to rear wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2009 15,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advise saddle bag close to rear wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,346 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 15,343 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 13,467 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,132 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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S81 OAL is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S81 OAL, 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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What year was S81 OAL registered?

S81 OAL is a 1998 Suzuki GZ125, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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