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E155 XAW

1988 Suzuki Gsxr

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,165 mi
Last recorded15,165 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Gsxr26,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 XAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 15,165 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 15,165 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 15,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 14,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 13,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 12,163 miles

DAYLIGHT USE ONLY MOT, NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,567 miles

daylight use only mot, no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2018 9,714 miles

DAYILGHT USE ONLY MOT

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 May 2017 8,616 miles

daylight use mot only, lights masked for test

Pass 16 May 2016 6,975 miles

daylight mot only ,no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2015 5,230 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

daytime use only mot

Pass 16 May 2014 3,545 miles

(only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility)

Pass 17 May 2013 607 miles

ONLY USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS,AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY

Pass 18 May 2012 1,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 2,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 2 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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E155 XAW is a 1988 Suzuki Gsxr in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E155 XAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E155 XAW registered?

E155 XAW is a 1988 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E155 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 XAW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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