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E39 PLJ

1988 Suzuki GSX1100F

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,302 mi
Last recorded1,302 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F33,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 1,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 1,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 1,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 1,211 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 1,181 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 1,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 940 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 929 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 293 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 280 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46 miles
Pass 9 May 2012
Pass 5 May 2011
Fail 5 May 2011

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 10,044 miles

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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E39 PLJ is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 33,525 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 E39 PLJ, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E39 PLJ registered?

E39 PLJ is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100F, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E39 PLJ safe to buy?

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