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E913 FVW

1988 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,764 mi
Last recorded17,764 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GS85038,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE913 FVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 17,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 17,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 16,820 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,172 miles

the front tyre is slightly cracking

the rear tyre is slightly cracking

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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E913 FVW is a 1988 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E913 FVW, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E913 FVW registered?

E913 FVW is a 1988 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E913 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E913 FVW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E913 FVW have outstanding finance?

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