1988 Suzuki GS850 0.8L Petrol · E873 ECU
1988 Suzuki GS850 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1988. Recorded mileage 81,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GS850
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 843cc
E873 ECU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 81,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E873 ECU Mileage History
- 03/03/202381,307 mi
- 06/03/202381,307 mi
- 05/09/202481,360 mi+53 mi
- 26/09/202581,430 mi+70 mi
- 26/09/202581,430 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E873 ECU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Suzuki Gs850 (E873 ECU) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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