Suzuki Gn125 (1999)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79% first-time pass rate

1999 Suzuki Gn125

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 1999 Suzuki Gn125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability In line with UK average
79%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,345
typical mileage
10,778–23,736 middle half
18.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 Suzuki Gn125

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (98%) 110 78.6% 2.32
Other (2%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Suzuki Gn125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,778
low mileage
16,345
typical
23,736
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Suzuki Gn125 vehicles fall between 10,778 and 23,736 miles.

1999 Suzuki Gn125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).

38 17 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.28
Avg failures per vehicle
7.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Suzuki Gn125

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 37.2%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 36.9%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 34.9%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 31.9%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 29.2%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 20.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.1%
    Drive chain excessively loose
  • 16.8%
    Headlamp aim too high

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.

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