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E873 ECU

1988 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GS85038,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE873 ECU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,430 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 81,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,307 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 81,307 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,175 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 80,175 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,812 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2016 70,812 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,631 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,576 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,805 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 613,137 miles

seat loose

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,062 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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E873 ECU is a 1988 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 E873 ECU, 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.

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What year was E873 ECU registered?

E873 ECU is a 1988 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E873 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E873 ECU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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