1994 Suzuki GN250 0.2L Petrol · M581 FTT

The Suzuki GN250 presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its most recent DVSA test. In the August 2024 MOT test at 52,020 miles, the motorcycle passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This clean pass indicates that the machine was presented in a fully compliant condition with no immediate mechanical or structural failures noted by the examiner. The historical data is extremely sparse, consisting solely of this single recent pass from August 2024. Spanning approximately thirty-two years since its 1994 registration, the recorded mileage of 52,020 equates to an exceptionally low annual average of roughly 1,626 miles. This low utilization rate strongly suggests periods of extended storage or very light seasonal use rather than consistent, daily commuting. Extended periods of standing present specific mechanical risks for small-capacity carburetted motorcycles. A prospective buyer must inspect the fuel system for varnish accumulation in the carburetor and corrosion inside the petrol tank. Rubber components such as fork seals, brake lines, and tyre sidewalls require careful examination for perishing and dry rot, regardless of the tread depth. The physical condition of the wire-spoke wheels, chrome plating, and the exhaust system demands close scrutiny for rust pitting. Check the final drive chain and sprockets for surface corrosion or stiff links caused by prolonged inactivity. Verifying the operation of the front hydraulic disc brake and rear drum brake is essential to ensure the calipers and linkages have not seized during periods of non-use.