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E996 ABM

1987 Suzuki GP100

Black Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,227 mi
Last recorded16,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GP10015,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 ABM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGP100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 16,227 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2020 16,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 15,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,234 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members left and right (2.3.4)

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

Oil leak lower engine ()

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 15,234 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members left and right (2.3.4)

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

Oil leak lower engine ()

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,153 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,407 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 14,401 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

centre stand worn

Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,155 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 12,155 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GP100?

Based on 2,769 MOT tests across 630 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
191
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
630
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Horn not working 53
Direction indicator not working 52
Direction indicators not working 51
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 40
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E996 ABM is a 1987 Suzuki GP100 in Black with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GP100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,374 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 GP100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E996 ABM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GP100 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GP100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E996 ABM is a 1987 Suzuki GP100, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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