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E541 TFL

1988 Suzuki GSX1100

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,982 mi
Last recorded22,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX110028,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE541 TFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,982 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,925 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,314 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 20,089 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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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E541 TFL is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100 in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E541 TFL, 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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What year was E541 TFL registered?

E541 TFL is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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