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VGT 442R

1977 Suzuki GSX1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

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Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 442R
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026
Pass 19 May 2025
Pass 23 May 2024
Pass 30 May 2023
Pass 28 Mar 2022

Front Tyre slightly perished/cracking.

Fail 21 Mar 2022

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

Front Tyre slightly perished/cracking.

Pass 24 Mar 2021
Pass 14 Jun 2016

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain guard missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure torq arm (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when tail light is on (1.3.1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background incorrect for year (6.3.2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised steering stops fowling (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain guard missing

Fail 11 Sep 2015

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 17,234 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,581 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 16,550 miles

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))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 13,968 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 13,929 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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VGT 442R is a 1977 Suzuki GSX1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGT 442R, 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 49 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGT 442R registered?

VGT 442R is a 1977 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 18 May 1977.

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The MOT history for VGT 442R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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