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E478 BDM

1988 Suzuki GSX1100F

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,692 mi
Last recorded39,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F33,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 BDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,414 miles

front brake light intermitant fault

n/s handle bar grip slightly loose

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,446 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,257 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 37,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1100F?

Based on 4,401 MOT tests across 590 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
590
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 74
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
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E478 BDM is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 33,525 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 GSX1100F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E478 BDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1100F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E478 BDM registered?

E478 BDM is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E478 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 BDM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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