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E608 MEB

1988 Suzuki Trike

Maroon Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,310 mi
Last recorded31,310 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Trike30,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 MEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,310 miles

Brake efficiency marginal.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 31,295 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working for front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake efficiency marginal.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 31,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 30,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower rear brake linkage mechanism modified

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,749 miles

Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 30,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,686 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 28,328 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front marker light not work

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front marker light not work

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 27,777 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E608 MEB is a 1988 Suzuki Trike in Maroon with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E608 MEB, 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.

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What year was E608 MEB registered?

E608 MEB is a 1988 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E608 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 MEB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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