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E908 HVW

1988 Suzuki GSXR1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,649 mi
Last recorded65,649 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSXR110032,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 65,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 65,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 65,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 65,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,185 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,214 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect soft (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 40,404 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

one of two headight bulbs out

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,418 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,830 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,830 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,117 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,117 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,579 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,003 miles

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

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

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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E908 HVW is a 1988 Suzuki GSXR1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSXR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 32,550 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 E908 HVW, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E908 HVW is a 1988 Suzuki GSXR1100, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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