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Q408RGF

1989 Suzuki GSX1100

Black Petrol 1135cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

548 mi
Last recorded548 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX110034,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ408RGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,135cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 548 miles

All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 189 miles
Pass 24 May 2023
Fail 24 May 2023

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 54,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

very slight surface perishing on both tyres

Fail 19 May 2022 54,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

very slight surface perishing on both tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,271 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 54,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 54,267 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified front end and rear end (6.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all over (6.1.1a)

chain guard missing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,011 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,328 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,468 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 35,192 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1100?

Based on 7,033 MOT tests across 1,131 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 31
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Q408RGF is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100 in Black with a 1,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GSX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 34,654 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 GSX1100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q408RGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q408RGF registered?

Q408RGF is a 1989 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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