Suzuki Gn125 (2000)
2000 Suzuki Gn125
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2000 Suzuki Gn125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Suzuki GN125 meets the UK average pass rate at 79.5%, so reliability is broadly on par with other vehicles of its age—though the 15.3% rate of dangerous defects is worth noting if you're buying one used. This is a 24-year-old bike with typical mileage around 13,600 miles (median), suggesting light use over a long life rather than hard riding, which is a positive sign.
When these bikes do fail MOT, they average 2.01 failures per test with 5.4 advisories, pointing to incremental wear rather than catastrophic issues—mainly consumables and corrosion you'd expect on a machine this old. Before committing to buy, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical system and fuel delivery, as these smaller Japanese bikes are robust but age and sitting take their toll on those components first.
What to check before buying a 2000 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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.
Half of all 2000 Suzuki Gn125 vehicles fall between 9,048 and 19,256 miles.
2000 Suzuki Gn125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Suzuki Gn125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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34.9%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
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31.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.2%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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20.5%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.1%
Drive chain excessively loose
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16.8%
Headlamp aim too high
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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