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AK04 KAL

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Orange Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,576 mi
Last recorded9,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 KAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 9,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 9,576 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre and wheel fitted wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 9,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 9,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 9,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 9,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 9,148 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 9,148 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,574 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 8,574 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 3,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 3,202 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8?

Based on 4,731 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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AK04 KAL is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Orange with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 14,369 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 Gsx 1300 RK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 KAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK04 KAL registered?

AK04 KAL is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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