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F970 RDL

1989 Suzuki GSX1100

Black Petrol 1135cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,759 mi
Last recorded48,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX110034,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 RDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,135cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 48,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 47,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,124 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 42,124 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,101 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,360 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 35,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,924 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 33,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,335 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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F970 RDL is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100 in Black with a 1,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GSX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 34,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F970 RDL, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F970 RDL registered?

F970 RDL is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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