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F646 VAB

1989 Suzuki GSXR750

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,736 mi
Last recorded47,736 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSXR75029,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 VAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR750
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,736 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort runout (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,791 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,503 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 46,049 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,649 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,805 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right kickup to right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock hand trapped by steering damper (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,438 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 44,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,279 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

this machine is listed as a 750 but has an 1100 engine fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 44,270 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective trapping wiring loom (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour number plate light showing white light to rear (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp brake light operating side lights (1.3.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

this machine is listed as a 750 but has an 1100 engine fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,919 miles

**NOTE- SYSTEM HAS THIS LISTED AS 750 WHEN IN FACT ITS 1100CC YOU NEED TO ADDRESS THIS **

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes starting to bind

Fail 15 Jan 2016 43,919 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,881 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 43,881 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 43,501 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 42,795 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,194 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 42,194 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,061 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,544 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 39,544 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR750?

Based on 120,828 MOT tests across 12,545 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
12,545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,706
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,690
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 956
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Full Suzuki GSXR750 reliability report

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F646 VAB is a 1989 Suzuki GSXR750 in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GSXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 29,652 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 GSXR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F646 VAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki GSXR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F646 VAB is a 1989 Suzuki GSXR750, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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