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J980 PBV

1992 Suzuki GSX1100F

Red Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,398 mi
Last recorded47,398 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GSX1100F35,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 PBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100F
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,398 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,343 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,763 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

no plate lamp not working

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,763 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,460 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

no plate lamp not working

Fail 20 Dec 2008 45,460 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,211 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

no plate lamp not working

o/s fork dust seal poor

poor reserve travel on rear brake pedal

Fail 4 Aug 2007 43,211 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,532 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 39,352 miles

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

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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J980 PBV is a 1992 Suzuki GSX1100F in Red with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GSX1100F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 35,511 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 J980 PBV, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J980 PBV is a 1992 Suzuki GSX1100F, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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