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P494 GUK

1996 Suzuki GSX1100F

Maroon Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,746 mi
Last recorded18,746 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F25,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 GUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100F
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 18,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 18,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 May 2010 17,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,757 miles

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

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 16,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,028 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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P494 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F in Maroon with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P494 GUK, 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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What year was P494 GUK registered?

P494 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki GSX1100F, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P494 GUK safe to buy?

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