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1997 Suzuki Gn125 — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age

29 years
Current Age
70.7%
Latest Pass Rate
658
Total Tests (All Years)
19,808 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Insufficient data for same-age comparison.

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 1997 Suzuki Gn125 as it ages.

12 yrs62.7%
13 yrs59.0%
14 yrs60.3%
15 yrs66.7%
16 yrs60.3%
17 yrs63.6%
18 yrs71.2%
19 yrs62.5%
20 yrs68.2%
21 yrs75.0%
27 yrs70.7%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 12 to 27 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
12 yrs62.7%83
13 yrs59.0%78
14 yrs60.3%78
15 yrs66.7%66
16 yrs60.3%63
17 yrs63.6%66
18 yrs71.2%59
19 yrs62.5%48
20 yrs68.2%44
21 yrs75.0%32
27 yrs70.7%41

Pass Rate Trend

How the 1997 Suzuki Gn125 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows improving over 11 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2024 (27 yrs)70.7%41
2018 (21 yrs)75%32
2017 (20 yrs)68.2%44
2016 (19 yrs)62.5%48
2015 (18 yrs)71.2%59
2014 (17 yrs)63.6%66
2013 (16 yrs)60.3%63
2012 (15 yrs)66.7%66
2011 (14 yrs)60.3%78
2010 (13 yrs)59%78
2009 (12 yrs)62.7%83

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009High Fail Rate
62.7%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 83Avg Mileage 17,939Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 20.5%
2010High Fail Rate
59.0%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 78Avg Mileage 18,854Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 20.5%
2011High Fail Rate
60.3%
Age (yrs) 14Tests 78Avg Mileage 17,557Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 29.5%
2012
66.7%
Age (yrs) 15Tests 66Avg Mileage 19,409Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 21.2%
2013High Fail Rate
60.3%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 63Avg Mileage 18,233Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 38.1%
2014High Fail Rate
63.6%
Age (yrs) 17Tests 66Avg Mileage 20,840Top Failure Motorcycle drive system — 42.4%
2015
71.2%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 59Avg Mileage 19,176Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 30.5%
2016High Fail Rate
62.5%
Age (yrs) 19Tests 48Avg Mileage 21,182Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 54.2%
2017
68.2%
Age (yrs) 20Tests 44Avg Mileage 19,726Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 25.0%
2018
75.0%
Age (yrs) 21Tests 32Avg Mileage 19,249Top Failure Motorcycle structure and attachments — 18.8%
2024
70.7%
Age (yrs) 27Tests 41Avg Mileage 19,808Top Failure Motorcycle structure and attachments — 26.8%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Suzuki Gn125, with age trends.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling
28.1%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle structure and attachments
22.8%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
20.0%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle drive system
19.9%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle steering and suspension
19.3%
↓ Decreases with age

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes12.0% (12 yrs)12.2% (27 yrs)
+0.2%
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Other Manufacture Years

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About This Data

This page shows how Suzuki Gn125 cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2024, covering 658 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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