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AK58 VMT

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K812,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 VMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 23,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 22,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 20,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 19,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 19,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,530 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2017 15,528 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure riders (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2016 13,477 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch fluid looks old

r and g crash protectors loose

rear valve cap missing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 11,314 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,314 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,350 miles

Engine bolt missing

Fail 8 Apr 2014 9,350 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine bolt missing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8?

Based on 6,339 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 43
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
Headlamp aim too high 15
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AK58 VMT is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,937 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 Gsxr 1000 K8 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK58 VMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK58 VMT is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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