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D293 VKJ

1996 Suzuki GSXR1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,866 mi
Last recorded2,866 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSXR110022,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 VKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 2,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 2,722 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in rear shocker top bush

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 28 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 18 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 18 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 2,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 3,846 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

electrical cable on full lock

movement on gearchange rod

no indicator tell tale

no plate size

throttle cable condition

undertray leaning on rear master cylinder

Fail 6 Apr 2009 3,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

electrical cable on full lock

movement on gearchange rod

no indicator tell tale

no plate size

throttle cable condition

undertray leaning on rear master cylinder

Pass 18 Aug 2007 335 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 312 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2006

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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D293 VKJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSXR1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSXR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 22,220 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 D293 VKJ, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D293 VKJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSXR1100, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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