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E438 ETY

1988 Suzuki GS450

White Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,095 mi
Last recorded26,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GS45031,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 ETY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS450
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 26,081 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 25,125 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,991 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear rear rack loose

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 23,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 21,871 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 19,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,018 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,316 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,638 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS450?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
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E438 ETY is a 1988 Suzuki GS450 in White with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GS450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 31,943 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 GS450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E438 ETY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS450 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki GS450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E438 ETY registered?

E438 ETY is a 1988 Suzuki GS450, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E438 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E438 ETY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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