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N495 VVV

1996 Suzuki GSX1100F

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,548 mi
Last recorded47,548 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F25,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 VVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 47,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,394 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Speedometer cable pulled tight on full steering lock

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,546 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,546 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

numberplate beginning to de-laminate

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

poor repair to fuel tank on offside

Fail 9 Sep 2013 35,932 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

numberplate beginning to de-laminate

nunber plate light inoperative

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

offside mirror loose

poor repair to fuel tank on offside

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,104 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 32,098 miles

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

rear brake has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,328 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 31,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,041 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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N495 VVV is a 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 25,911 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 N495 VVV, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N495 VVV is a 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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