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D279 NEX

2001 Suzuki GSXR1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR110038,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 NEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,959 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre cracking/perishing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 55,948 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre cracking/perishing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 53,715 miles

Front tyre has superficual cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SUPERFICIAL CRAKING FRONT TYRE WALLS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,931 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front FRONT TYRE WALL HAS SUPERFICIAL CRACKING

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,931 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front FRONT TYRE WALL HAS SUPERFICIAL CRACKING

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 50,922 miles

front brake reserve travel is getting low .

n/s + o/s front disc's floating rivets worn .

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,922 miles

front brake reserve travel is getting low.

n/s/f disc floating disc rivets need attention .

o/s/f disc has play in floating disc

rear tyres n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,992 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f disc floating disc rivets need attention .

o/s/f disc has play in floating disc

rear tyres n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,922 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake lever reserve travel is getting low .

o/s/f floating brake disc slight movement .

Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,922 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake lever reserve travel is getting low .

o/s/f floating brake disc slight movement .

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,247 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no mirrors or fairing fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,190 miles

Front Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake lever has a lot of travel

no mirrors or fairing fitted

Fail 18 May 2010 45,819 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake reserve travel low .

Pass 18 May 2010 45,819 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake reserve travel low .

Pass 22 May 2009 41,231 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,231 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1100?

Based on 19,349 MOT tests across 2,831 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,831
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
reflector on motorcycle missing 180
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 123
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D279 NEX is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSXR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 38,772 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 GSXR1100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D279 NEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D279 NEX is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1100, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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