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H998 XYC

1989 Suzuki GSX1100F

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,288 mi
Last recorded50,288 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX1100F39,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH998 XYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 50,288 miles

Front all fairings insecure

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

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

Throttle cable fouling fairing

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2025 50,273 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all fairings insecure

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

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

Throttle cable fouling fairing

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,995 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2023 49,995 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fork leg (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective fork hits tank (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect font (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear perishing

Central stand bolt insecure/loose

Front faring's insecure

Pass 16 May 2022 49,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre wall cracked and perished.

Pass 7 May 2021 49,743 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear tyre-walls cracked,and slightly perished.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,444 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,444 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,901 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,901 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tubeless-valve perished.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,347 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 47,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,626 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,778 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,971 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 41,986 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 41,971 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front valve-cap missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,185 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1100F?

Based on 4,401 MOT tests across 590 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
590
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 74
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
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H998 XYC is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100F in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GSX1100F models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 39,710 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 GSX1100F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H998 XYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1100F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H998 XYC is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100F, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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