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Y178 GCA

2001 Suzuki UC125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki UC12511,946 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 GCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelUC125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013
Fail 17 Jan 2013

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,709 miles

rear suspension damping poor (borderline pass)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 27,708 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear suspension damping poor (borderline pass)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,970 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 16,970 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,136 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,023 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki UC125?

Based on 2,089 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 24
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Y178 GCA is a 2001 Suzuki UC125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki UC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,946 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 UC125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y178 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki UC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki UC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y178 GCA registered?

Y178 GCA is a 2001 Suzuki UC125, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y178 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 GCA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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