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E947 NLS

1988 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,844 mi
Last recorded31,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Trike30,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 NLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 31,844 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 31,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements off front lever (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 31,107 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 31,099 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 31,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,252 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,192 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,566 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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E947 NLS is a 1988 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 30,845 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E947 NLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E947 NLS registered?

E947 NLS is a 1988 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E947 NLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E947 NLS 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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