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E657 FRK

1987 Suzuki GS850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,670 mi
Last recorded42,670 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GS85035,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE657 FRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 42,670 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 42,658 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Not staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 42,522 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 9 Jun 2023 41,856 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 May 2022 41,298 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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E657 FRK is a 1987 Suzuki GS850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 35,238 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E657 FRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E657 FRK registered?

E657 FRK is a 1987 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E657 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E657 FRK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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