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W178 KBE

2000 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,170 mi
Last recorded18,170 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GN12514,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,170 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked at the bottom left corner (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 18,170 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked at the bottom left corner (4.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working from the foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,979 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 17,979 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Oct 2013 17,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,432 miles

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

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

clutch feels notchy

front mudguard rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2012 15,432 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

clutch feels notchy

front mudguard rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,695 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 12,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 11,539 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2009 11,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,806 miles

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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W178 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 14,523 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 W178 KBE, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W178 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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