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G285 WLM

1989 Suzuki GSX1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,364 mi
Last recorded60,364 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX110034,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 WLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 60,364 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 60,364 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,927 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,037 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,037 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2008 53,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 53,341 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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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G285 WLM is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G285 WLM, 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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G285 WLM is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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