Suzuki Gn250 (1994)
1994 Suzuki Gn250
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 1994 Suzuki Gn250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Suzuki GN250 passes its MOT first time at 83.5%, which is above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 7.8% of the fleet—a reassuring sign for a 30-year-old bike. Most examples are still carrying relatively light mileage at a median of 22,716 miles, suggesting many have been cherished rather than hammered.
The average of 1.59 failures per vehicle and 5.4 advisories indicates these are ageing machines with typical wear but nothing catastrophic, though the median CarHunch score of 50 flags this as a genuinely mixed bag. Before buying, ask for full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the frame and electrics, which are the usual pressure points on GN250s of this age.
What to check before buying a 1994 Suzuki Gn250
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 1994 Suzuki Gn250 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 1994 Suzuki Gn250 vehicles fall between 15,594 and 30,584 miles.
1994 Suzuki Gn250 — Still on the Road
29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
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 — 1994 Suzuki Gn250
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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24.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.1%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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20.4%
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive
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18.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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16.1%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13.6%
Exhaust noisy
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13%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.
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