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E190 EBM

1988 Suzuki GSX1100

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,546 mi
Last recorded3,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX110028,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 EBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 3,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 3,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 2,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,572 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 1,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 1,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 1,011 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 611 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 494 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 494 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 8 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,287 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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E190 EBM is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100 in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 28,506 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 E190 EBM, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E190 EBM registered?

E190 EBM is a 1988 Suzuki GSX1100, first registered on 30 April 1988.

Is E190 EBM safe to buy?

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