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E129 AWL

1988 Suzuki GSX1100

Maroon Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,631 mi
Last recorded45,631 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX110028,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 AWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 45,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Torque Arm Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres underinflated

Fail 5 Jul 2022 45,532 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Torque Arm Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres underinflated

Pass 19 Apr 2021 45,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,907 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,907 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,828 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,828 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,091 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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E129 AWL is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100 in Maroon with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 28,506 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 E129 AWL, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E129 AWL is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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