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J242 SDU

1992 Suzuki GSXR1100

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GSXR110025,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 SDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,797 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 29 Jul 2025 64,662 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

side panels (faring's) insecure

Pass 4 May 2024 61,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 60,806 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 60,766 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,669 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,360 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,324 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,237 miles

chain guard missing not mot fail but is a legal requirement.

headrace bearings have started to centralize.

steering damper leaking.

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1100?

Based on 19,349 MOT tests across 2,831 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,831
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
reflector on motorcycle missing 180
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 123
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J242 SDU is a 1992 Suzuki GSXR1100 in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GSXR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 25,599 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 GSXR1100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J242 SDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J242 SDU registered?

J242 SDU is a 1992 Suzuki GSXR1100, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J242 SDU safe to buy?

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