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E537 NOT

1988 Suzuki Intruder

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,515 mi
Last recorded32,515 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Intruder27,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 NOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIntruder
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 32,511 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Box section of main swing arm/suspension component badly corroded to the extent that large holes are evident front and rear, repair has been attempted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery tray rusty.

Frame rusty.

Frame steering stop damaged.

Front brake disc worn.

Front forks stanchions slightly pitted.

Front tyre cracking(Advise attention)

Gear lever worn.

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

Pillion footrests missing, handholds evident.

Re packing of silencers advised.

Rear brake slightly binding.

Rear mudguard rusty.

Rear shocks weeping oil(advise attention)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 32,504 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,331 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,801 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,856 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,856 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlamp cracked

headlamp masks/converters fitted

play in rear brake linkage

Fail 30 May 2006 24,629 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)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Intruder?

Based on 5,071 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Horn not working 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
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E537 NOT is a 1988 Suzuki Intruder in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Intruder models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 27,136 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 Intruder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E537 NOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Intruder typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Intruder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E537 NOT registered?

E537 NOT is a 1988 Suzuki Intruder, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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