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E945 DAU

1988 Suzuki GSX1100

Maroon Petrol 1135cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,895 mi
Last recorded70,895 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX110028,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE945 DAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,135cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 70,895 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

lights taped up daylight use only

Fail 3 Dec 2020 63,748 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,319 miles

RECOMEND CHECK FOR CLICKING NISE WHEN FRONT WHEEL ROTATED

Pass 3 May 2017 57,110 miles

rear tyre wearing low on centre

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,853 miles

OIL FILLTER CASING RUSTY

RECOMEND LUBRICATE DRIVE CHAIN

Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,152 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 55,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,365 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 55,345 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

nearside footrest cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,210 miles

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

rubber mounted footrest slightplay

slight play in rear caliper reaction bracket bush

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

front brakes slightly binding when wheel is raised

Pass 16 May 2006 46,220 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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E945 DAU is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100 in Maroon with a 1,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E945 DAU, 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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E945 DAU is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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