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E498 WWW

1988 Suzuki GS450

Black Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,010 mi
Last recorded17,010 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GS45031,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 WWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS450
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,772 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,309 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 14,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,406 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS450?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
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E498 WWW is a 1988 Suzuki GS450 in Black with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GS450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 31,943 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 GS450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E498 WWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS450 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki GS450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E498 WWW registered?

E498 WWW is a 1988 Suzuki GS450, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E498 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E498 WWW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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