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E588 KUW

1987 Suzuki GN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233 mi
Last recorded233 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GN25025,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE588 KUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,379 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,292 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 26,292 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,012 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 26,012 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,519 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN250?

Based on 8,545 MOT tests across 956 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
956
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 71
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Drive chain excessively loose 57
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E588 KUW is a 1987 Suzuki GN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 25,519 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 GN250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E588 KUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E588 KUW registered?

E588 KUW is a 1987 Suzuki GN250, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E588 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E588 KUW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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