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J396 NLO

1998 Suzuki GSX1100G

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

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Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 NLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100G
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016
Fail 25 Apr 2016

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015
Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013
Pass 22 Mar 2012
Pass 24 Mar 2011

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 4,621 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1100G?

Based on 1,498 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 6
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J396 NLO is a 1998 Suzuki GSX1100G in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX1100G fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J396 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1100G typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J396 NLO registered?

J396 NLO is a 1998 Suzuki GSX1100G, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is J396 NLO safe to buy?

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