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W966 JOW

2000 Suzuki GS125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,267 mi
Last recorded31,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS12517,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 JOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 31,267 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded swinging arm and holed (6.1.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing brake reaction bar bolt split pin missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Front tyre worn

rear footrests have been removed

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,507 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 28,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,583 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,306 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,074 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,045 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 11,024 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,773 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 10,773 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 9,972 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS125?

Based on 5,438 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Footrest missing 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Drive chain excessively loose 84
Drive chain worn to excess 79
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W966 JOW is a 2000 Suzuki GS125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 17,342 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 GS125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W966 JOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W966 JOW is a 2000 Suzuki GS125, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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