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A224 TBW

1996 Suzuki GSX1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX110031,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA224 TBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 53,518 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,849 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,022 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 49,995 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 49,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 47,769 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 47,769 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,375 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,377 miles

Chain guard missing

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 41,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 May 2014 35,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2014 35,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 33,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 30,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,167 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,256 miles

Chain guard missing

top yoke nut loose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,256 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,366 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,365 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1100?

Based on 7,033 MOT tests across 1,131 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 31
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A224 TBW is a 1996 Suzuki GSX1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,768 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX1100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A224 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A224 TBW is a 1996 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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